Naples - Churches and places of worship Cappella Sansevero The Sansevero Chapel in Naples is among the most important cult buildings. In the chapel there are numerous works of fine workmanship, such as anatomical machines etc. it is a very special place and is open to the public.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo The church of Gesù Nuovo, also known as the church of the Greater Trinity, is located in the square of the same name, one of the most important in Naples, and is an unmissable destination for those visiting Naples. The church is one of the largest and best known in the city, characterized by the presence of a high marble spire, Obelisk of the Immaculate, which houses works of Baroque painting and sculpture, some of the most influential artists of the well-known Neapolitan school stand out. Inside you can admire ten seventeenth-century chapels and wonderful frescoed ceilings.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Napoli The Cathedral, or Cathedral of Naples is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, and is the seat of the archdiocese of Naples. It hosts the oldest baptistery in the West and three times a year it welcomes the rite of dissolving the blood of St. Gennaro.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Chiara The Basilica of Santa Chiara is a complex famous for its Gothic cloister ceramic, rebuilt after Allied bombing in 1943.
Procida - Churches and places of worship Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo The origins of the Abbey date back to the eleventh century, but its architecture, following destruction and reconstructions, dates back to the 16th century. Inside it is possible to admire paintings, sculptures and the precious altars, as well as the lower area that houses the Museum, the Ossuary and the library that houses ancient manuscripts.
Pozzuoli - Churches and places of worship Santuario di San Gennaro The Sanctuary of San Gennaro was built between 1574 until 1580 and is one of the most important monuments. Over time, the building has been restored. The structure consists of two Tuscan columns. We also find the bust of San Gennaro. A legend is also linked to the bust.
Sorrento - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco Dating back to the fourteenth century, is made mainly in the Baroque style. The white marble facade was redone in 1926, while the main portal dates from the fifteenth century and was made ??of wood. Initially the building was an ancient oratory founded by St. Anthony, patron saint of Sorrento.
Sorrento - Churches and places of worship Il Chiostro di San Francesco It dates back to the '300 but has different architectural styles as it has been restored in later periods. The cloister has an arch structure with highly decorated capitals, filled with plants and flowers. It houses the Sorrento Summer Festival.
Forio - Churches and places of worship Chiesa del Soccorso Important religious building in the city, built around 1350, with a magnificent Greek - Byzantine style and a beautiful sea view. In its interior there are frescoes. Worth a visit.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Sant'Angelo a Nilo It is a church located on the verge of the initial Greek- Roman town dedicated to Nilo god. It was set to existence in 1380s as a chapel. It owns artworks including the tomb in which one of the cardinals was buried and an altarpiece done by Marco Pino who was a Sienese painter.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore This is one of the serious churches in Naples. It is located in the indigenous Roman City. It is believed to be the basic strength of the Roman Empire in Italy.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Donnaregina It is the oldest in the series of Santa Maria churhes. It is unique in its structure and interior design. Lots of decorations in the form of mosaics have been used to beautify the house. The common mosaic is the azure one.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Pietro a Majella Chiesa of San Pietro a Majella refers to a church in Naples. It is located on the west part of one of the streets in the city called Via dei Tribunali. The architectural design of the church is much pleasing.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno San Gregorio Armeno is a church and a monastery. It is one of the most important Baroque complexes in Naples.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Francesco di Paola San Francesco di Paola is a remnant of the famous Rome’s Pantheon. The church is circular in shape with two chapels. Many people have visited here for self-religious interests
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore Both cultural and historical sites are vital in Italy besides religious ones. San Domenico Maggiore is famous in such. It has gratifying buildings and structures that attract those who own hobbies such as visiting cultural sites and witnessing historical moments.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio The Basilica Dell' Incoronata Madre Del Buon Consiglio is one of the best points to gain spiritual interests. It is known for its colossal church with peculiar paintings, stories about end of cholera in the area and the volcanic ash that resulted into torrential rain that destroyed lives of people and plants. It is also important for one to take note of the Sister Maria di Geshu who did note stay to see the church grow has her traces at the point.
Capri - Churches and places of worship Certosa di San Giacomo Count Giacomo Arcucci of Capri, a secretary to Jeanne I of Anjou, found a spot enclosed by walls in a small south facing coastal valley called Sama or Lama where he laid the charterhouse foundation. It dates back to 1371 and it is believed that it was built on remains of previous sixth Villa of Tiberius and Roman buildings. Today its home to a museum holding a number of large statues from the Roman age. This statues were recovered from the sea floor of Grotta Azzurra cave in 1964.
Capri - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo The church is located in Anacapri and a very nice example of baroque style on the island. Though the church is already nice, its mosaic tile floor depicting Adam and Eve from paradise makes it more captivating. The floor was designed by artist Leonardo Chiaiese.
Capri - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di S.Anna The church of S. Anna was a parish of Capri until 1595. It was attributed to a dating dating back to the twelfth century. It has very important frescoes and a floor dating back to 1878.
Barano d'Ischia - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista In the 13th century, Buonopane already had a church dedicated to St. John. They certainly founded it in Cossa, the noble family of Ischia.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Trinità degli Spagnoli The Church of the Holy Trinity of the Spaniards of Naples, was established in 1573. Thanks to the Trinitarian fathers, it underwent the first renovations and renewals, which were completed in 1788. In addition, the interior was also restored and expanded with decorations. In the French decade, the church was deprived of all its works and furnishings. The only survivor of the depredations was the seventeenth-century painting that portrays the Most Holy Trinity with Our Lady of the Remedy.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Trinità Dei Pellegrini Trinità dei Pellegrini of Naples, is located in the historic center of the city, in via Portamedina. The Church of the Santissima dates back to the sixteenth century and was built at the behest of the Jerosolimito knight Fabrizio Pignatelli of Monteleone. Later it was entrusted to the Brotherhood of the Most Holy Trinity.
Caivano - Churches and places of worship Santuario Madonna di Campiglione The Madonna di Campiglione Sanctuary is located in the center of the city. Inside there is a fresco by the Virgin with Angels. The building was restored, highlighting the frescoes. The church is a very important structure for all the believers in the city.
Casamarciano - Churches and places of worship Convento di Sant'Angelo in Palco The Convent of Sant'Angelo in Palco was built in the mid-'400, in memory of the Archangel St. Michael. The old building was Gothic, but after some restorations the building was modified to Gothic refectory style. Inside there is the coat of arms of the Orsini family and frescoes depicting the life of Jesus.
Palma Campania - Churches and places of worship Parrocchia San Michele The Church of St. Michael the Archangel is part of a much larger structure that dates back to the Middle Ages. Here, the protector of the city of Palma, namely San Biagio, is venerated.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria La Nova Santa Maria La Nova has a well-designed interior and constitutes part of the monastic complex. Bigger portion of this hosts municipal offices for the leaders.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Basilica Santuario di Santa Maria del Carmine This is a mere church that adheres to the order of Carmelite. This means that it traces its origin from Mount Carmel in Florence. It is located in one of the districts of Tuscany. After its demolition by fire in 1771, it remained to be Brancacci Chapel. It became a site for remembrance.
Naples - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria in Portico This is a cardinal titular church that puts forth faith to Virgin Mary. It is characterized by a portrait of Mary and a holy shrine. In addition, the church has been devoted to conversion of England.
Striano - Churches and places of worship Chiesa matrice di Striano - Parrocchia di San Giovanni Battista The mother church of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of parish Catholic worship of Striano in the province of Naples in the Diocese of Nocera Inferior-Sarno. Home to the master parish located in the central Piazza IV Novembre, represents the historical and religious heart of the city. The establishment of the Church of San Giovanni dates back to the Middle Ages. The bubble of the Archbishop of Salerno Alfano I of 1066 shows the boundaries of the Diocese of Sarno and the Municipalities that are under his jurisdiction including Striano.