Monuments to visit Naples

Church with three naves, carried out between 1619 and 1660 according to the plans of De Fanzago and Mattia Preti, originally rebuilt in the th century. It also houses some very beautiful works, such as the Virgin at the Rosary and the Trinity and the saints, Luca Giordano. The monumental cloister is worth a visit.

Located in the heart of Federico II University, this early th-century church in a unique Latin Cross is enriched by beautiful polychrome marbles. Dominating the altar of the right transept, a painting of Cesare Fracanzano appearing the appearance of the Virgin to Saint François Saverio. See also Saint Ignatius of Solimena. Made from 1587 to 1590, the ceiling of the church, carved and gilded, is decorated with three Flemish paintings.

Designed by De Fanzago in 1653, she presents herself as a monumental arc of triumph, covered with marble and piperno (gray stone). Its semi-circular eardrum is decorated with a large crown and a plaque dedicated to Philippe II.

The name of the church corresponds to the sponsors (second half of the th century). The entrance of the church is marked by a two-ramps staircase. In the unique nave, admire the works by Luca Giordano, Les Saints and La Trinité. Also note the beauty of the marbles, perfect illustration of the history of baroque.

Built in 1602 on the plans of Sylvester Cordella, the church, dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo, was completed in 1621 by the Cistercian monks who added a convent. Ordered interior in elliptical form. Note the beautiful Marbre marble crucifix.

It is certainly the most beautiful fountain of Naples, built in honour of Spanish viceroy Enrico Guzman. Prestigious example of urban remodelling of the city in the 17th century made according to the drawings of Giovanni Domenico of Auria, it will eventually remodelled by Domenico Fontana. Large group of circular composed of four series of steps at the base. Balustrades decorated with lions. The marine nymphs, riders, the satyrs and tritons are signed Pietro Bernini. Naccherino meanwhile made Neptune at the trident.

Visit on request from the technical office of the university. Founded around 1293, the church is rebuilt in a more baroque style. The façade, however, features Renaissance elements, as its pronaos wraparound of columns and surmounted by the pediment. A single nave largely coloured by the numerous polychrome marbles.