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Cathedral Duomo
The Duomo is a 13th century cathedral located at one end of the narrow Via dei Tribunali, the main road of Naples during the time of the Greeks. It has been remodeled and restored several times over the centuries, to repair damage inflicted by earthquakes as well as to increase its architectural and artistic beauty. The cathedral is dedicated to Naples’ patron saint, San Gennaro. Three times a year (in May, September and December) people pack into the Duomo to watch a famous ritual in which they wait for the saint’s solidified blood to liquify. If it remains solid, some believe that a disaster will come to the city. The cathedral includes a 4th century basilica which is the oldest church in Naples.
Opening time:
Daily 8 am -12.30 am and 4.30 pm – 7 pm
Via del Duomo 147
80138
Naples
Tel: +39 081 449097
Santa Chiara
This is a Gothic church completed in the early 14th century with Baroque additions made in the 18th century. After it was bombed during World War II, the church was restored and much of it returned to its original Gothic style. Chapels line the interior and each of them contains some items left over from the original medieval church, such as sculptures and frescoes. Santa Chiara also contains the tombs of several Angevin Kings including Robert the Wise and has some famous tomb monuments.
Opening times:
Daily 7 am – 12.30 am and 4.30 pm – 8 pm
Location:Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
Via Benedetto Croce
80059
Naples
Tel: +39 081 5526280
Gesù Nuovo
This church is called Gesù Nuovo or “new Jesus” because it was the second of two Jesuit churches built in Naples. The construction of the church began in 1584 under the architect Giuseppe Valeriano and was completed in 1601. It has a very extravagant and beautiful interior. The floors are made of multicoloured marble and the altars are quite striking, inlaid with semi-precious stones such as agate, amethysts and lapis lazuli. There are eleven chapels contained within the church.
Location:Spaccanapoli
Piazza del Gesù Nuovo
80134
Naples
Tel: +39 081 5518613
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