interesting church and attached mansion containing many works of art, I think would benefit from a guided tour More

The main and almost sole star of this church is the breathtaking painting of Caravaggio that is put at the central altar. The painting is about the 7 works of mercy that priests had to perform in order to be given a position inside the church. In the upper floor there is an amazing wooden table that shows the order... More

Caravaggio work displayed here is just stunning! Amazing! Nothing to complain, are you kidding me? The most gorgeous painting is inside! More

The Pio Monte della Misericordia is a church (free entrance) and a museum (6euros). We visited the church for free. The church is along the way from the Train station to the city centre (Decumano Maggiore). It is below street level - you have to descend some stairs to enter the church. The church has the Seven Acts of Mercy... More

Located in a church deep in the middle of the historical centre. We didn't visit the art gallery, but went into the church, and saw the painting for free. As its free there is really no reason you shouldn't go in and have a look. Painting could be better lit, but its well worth it anyway. More

Pio Monte della Misericordia The main reason to visit this church and small adjoining picture gallery is to view the famous alter piece, Seven Acts of Mercy painted by Caravaggio. In the church and small picture gallery there are other important baroque paintings, religious art and vestments, furniture, challises, tabernacles in silver and gold worth visiting on the upper floor... More

in the heart of downtown Naples (somehow scary to reach) ... but be aware that you will be amazed. The place has both a (i) Cappella (small church) with several paintings (you don`t wanna miss "le sette opere della misericordia" by Caravaggio) and a (ii) Art exhibition. The history of the place is interesting. It was founded to help people... More

This is a small church in a fairly nondescript side road in the Centro Storico. But it's a must to visit, as it contains Caravaggio's most famous Naples work, 'The Seven Acts of Mercy'. There's also a quite extensive art gallery above the church with a fine collection of religious works by Naples artists. You can go into the church... More