Churches and places of worship Flegrei Fields

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.

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.

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.

The Basilica of Santa Chiara is a complex famous for its Gothic cloister ceramic, rebuilt after Allied bombing in 1943.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

San Gregorio Armeno is a church and a monastery. It is one of the most important Baroque complexes in Naples.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.