Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli
Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli
Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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Founded in the 14th century as a Cartusian monastery, this museum contains a ceiling painting of the "Ascension" by Lanfranco and the ceiling fresco of the "Triumph of Judith" (1704) by Luca Giordano.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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SandieDee
4 contributions
Aug 2021
The church was incredible in size and so full of beautiful decoration. We enjoyed the monk's graveyard and the scull sculptures. disappointed that the gardens were shut as we got to them as we were late on our visit. The climb to get the view over Naples was worth every step. Shame we had to rush the last part of our visit as the museum had lots of interesting things on display, especially the street scene of Naples and figures going to heaven.
Written 17 August 2021
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giulia g
30 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
We arrived on a windy morning and for this reason the panoramic loggias were closed for safety. It's a shame that the loggia gave access to the museum rooms, of which we have only seen the first small room here. The others had windows overlooking the cloister, it's a shame that when the lights are off you can't see the inside, and the hanging paintings are impossible to see from a door anyway. The church and the choir, treasury and other rooms are magnificent even if the small signs don't say much.
The naval museum, the vestibule and the apothecary were closed for work.
Now let's talk about professionalism... we asked at the entrance if it could be visited with the baby's stroller and they told us that there is a point with about ten steps but otherwise everything is accessible. There are 2 hailstones of 30 cm each for almost all the rooms, there are the expected ten (actually more but it's not a problem) steps to the abbot's rooms now a museum which however are not connected to the rest (there is no the sign) and you have to go back and do them again to be able to go around. But then there are just as many to go up to the frescoed rooms and each room has the classic stumble on the door. There was a lift from the signs but perhaps hidden behind some closed door for work.
The bathrooms, only those of the ticket office open, do not have a changing table (children are never included anywhere) but they do not even have working doors, so the changing table is a decidedly secondary problem.
When we found the door of the lodge closed and asked for information because the signs indicating the visit route indicated to continue in that direction, we were rudely told "eh! It's closed!" , we eavesdropped and followed the tour guide of a group present to find out what to do.
Now... none of this was a problem, the baby can be picked up and the stroller left down, the baby can also be changed on the floor if necessary, the bathrooms can also be used without the door if necessary and the museums they can be visited again....but if information is requested from the staff in charge, they should be able to respond and inform correctly and the room control staff should respond with courtesy to tourists who do not know the problems of a place.
And don't try to ask for advice on where to stop for lunch... they probably live inside the cloister and have never seen the outside.
The naval museum, the vestibule and the apothecary were closed for work.
Now let's talk about professionalism... we asked at the entrance if it could be visited with the baby's stroller and they told us that there is a point with about ten steps but otherwise everything is accessible. There are 2 hailstones of 30 cm each for almost all the rooms, there are the expected ten (actually more but it's not a problem) steps to the abbot's rooms now a museum which however are not connected to the rest (there is no the sign) and you have to go back and do them again to be able to go around. But then there are just as many to go up to the frescoed rooms and each room has the classic stumble on the door. There was a lift from the signs but perhaps hidden behind some closed door for work.
The bathrooms, only those of the ticket office open, do not have a changing table (children are never included anywhere) but they do not even have working doors, so the changing table is a decidedly secondary problem.
When we found the door of the lodge closed and asked for information because the signs indicating the visit route indicated to continue in that direction, we were rudely told "eh! It's closed!" , we eavesdropped and followed the tour guide of a group present to find out what to do.
Now... none of this was a problem, the baby can be picked up and the stroller left down, the baby can also be changed on the floor if necessary, the bathrooms can also be used without the door if necessary and the museums they can be visited again....but if information is requested from the staff in charge, they should be able to respond and inform correctly and the room control staff should respond with courtesy to tourists who do not know the problems of a place.
And don't try to ask for advice on where to stop for lunch... they probably live inside the cloister and have never seen the outside.
Written 29 February 2024
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kellykosmin
North Miami Beach, FL207 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The Church was among the most breathtakingly beautiful that we have seen in all of Italy. No expense spared, intricate marbles, frescos, floors, you name it. The museum is also a must see, a collection of elaborate nativity displays like nothing you have ever seen. Tons of interesting displays of art and Naples history and culture. Spectacular views of the entire Bay of Napoli. Not to be missed. Located close to the Castle, which is also not to be missed.
Written 24 May 2022
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DokterRuud
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands496 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We were very much looking forward to this visit. However, it was a total disappointment. After a ride on the funicular and a bit of walking you arrive at the museum. At the counter it says what is closed that day, unfortunately only in Italian. We went into the museum to find that much more was closed off. As our visit progressed, more and more departments were closed. So we had to leave the nativity scene in a hurry. The church was also closed, just a few hours before closing time. They even had someone locked up, who we heard banging on the church door. We only warned someone. When asked, it turned out that there were not enough staff and people who had made the trip up found themselves standing in front of a closed door. Tip: put it on the website!
Written 15 June 2024
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Caitlin Cannon Zaiken
London, England, United Kingdom53 contributions
Feb 2023
The museum and art itself aren’t mind-blowing, but the trip to Vomero and the amazing views make it so worth it. It was easy to take the funicular from Montesanto to Morghen and find our way there. The art is mostly Italian Baroque. Some of it isn’t in a great state of conservation, but I’m glad we went. Then we had a really nice time strolling around Vomero and had an incredible lunch at Pizzeria Triosi. It really reminded me a lot of Montmartre in Paris. Get the ArteCard to see this and Castel Sant’Elmo and it’s a nice way to spend half a day.
Written 10 March 2023
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Anto200013
Trieste, Italy2,147 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I returned on the occasion of the Open Museums initiative to this splendid Certosa, located on the highest point of the Vomero hill and overlooking the entire city.
It was founded by Carthusian monks in the era of King Charles II of Anjou. Worth visiting are the Sala delle Carrozze and the famous Cuciniello Nativity scene, the most important and famous in Naples. Furthermore, a beautiful cloister from which you can enjoy a wonderful view.
It was founded by Carthusian monks in the era of King Charles II of Anjou. Worth visiting are the Sala delle Carrozze and the famous Cuciniello Nativity scene, the most important and famous in Naples. Furthermore, a beautiful cloister from which you can enjoy a wonderful view.
Written 16 May 2024
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Amanda S
Elverum, Norway3 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
The most beutiful panorama view I ever have seen. Originally it costs money to visit the top but since we where a school class we got it for free. Even if you have to pay I recomend you to go to the top because the view is amazing. Make sure to visit in good weather and in sunset its amazing.
Written 24 March 2022
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tony b
5,208 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Certosa and Museum represent a fantastic attraction of the city.
The building has an imposing architecture that captures your gaze in a bewitching and evocative way.
The front garden is well kept and full of vegetation.
To be seen!
The building has an imposing architecture that captures your gaze in a bewitching and evocative way.
The front garden is well kept and full of vegetation.
To be seen!
Written 27 August 2023
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ANA MARIA C
30 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Apart from stunning views of the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius in the background, it gives an insight into its history through mainly 19th century paintings and statues. A very interesting museum. As you leave the building, you will find the Castel Sant’Elmo, a separate visit. The entire complex is accessed from Spaccanapoli.
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Written 16 August 2024
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Vincenzo P
Catania, Italy2,233 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Chronologically it is the second charterhouse in Campania having been founded nineteen years after that of San Lorenzo a Padula and forty-six before that of San Giacomo in Capri.
It is one of the largest and most extensive religious monumental complexes in the city and one of the most important and successful examples of Baroque architecture and art as the fulcrum of Neapolitan painting of the seventeenth century
Its complex spatial articulation includes about one hundred rooms, two churches, a courtyard, four chapels, three cloisters, hanging gardens and various other spaces.
Fantastic museum of the Neapolitan nativity scene
It is one of the largest and most extensive religious monumental complexes in the city and one of the most important and successful examples of Baroque architecture and art as the fulcrum of Neapolitan painting of the seventeenth century
Its complex spatial articulation includes about one hundred rooms, two churches, a courtyard, four chapels, three cloisters, hanging gardens and various other spaces.
Fantastic museum of the Neapolitan nativity scene
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Written 26 September 2024
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Buongiorno fine maggio sarò a Napoli x vorrei vedere la reggia di Caserta alloggeremo in via Chiaia siamo in quattro vorremo non guidare mi date dei consigli anche x andare a Pompei grazie
Written 6 May 2021
¿ Están permitidas las fotografías ?
Sono ammesse fotografie?
Are photographs allowed?
Written 22 December 2020
Si seguro. Estuve hace un año, diciembre de 2019, y libremente tomé muchas fotos tanto por dentro como por fuera, en los patios y desde las terrazas desde donde hay una vista increíble.
Sì certo. Io sono stato un anno fa, dicembre 2019, ed ho fatto liberamente tantissime foto sia all'interno, che all'esterno, nei cortili e dalle terrazze dalle quali c'è una vista incredibile.
Yes sure. I was a year ago, December 2019, and I freely took lots of photos both inside and outside, in the courtyards and from the terraces from which there is an incredible view.
Written 22 December 2020
Scusa se rispondo ora, visto adesso. Si hanno riaperto dal 9/10 luglio.
Written 28 July 2020
Museo e Certosa di San Martino
Naples, Italy
Autostrada per Napoli, seguire indicazioni tangenziale, prendere uscita Arenella. Proseguire per piazza Vanvitelli ed arrivare a largo Tito Angelini, 5. Parcheggio in strada.
Written 22 June 2020
parcheggio sia nelle strade limitrofe che nei pressi della certosa
Written 1 December 2019
dal molo beverello si sale verso piazza Municipio si prosegue fino a via Toledo e lì vi è la funicolare di Pza Augusteo. In effetti non è molto distante circa 15 minuti di cammino a passo normale
Written 28 July 2019
Qual a duração recomendada da visita? desde já, muito obrigado! Qual è la durata della visita raccomandata? Grazie! What is the recommended duration of the visit? Thank you!
Written 8 November 2018
Vale la pena salire con brutto tempo o il panorama non è visibile con brutto tempo?
Written 4 November 2018
Secondo me vale sempre la pena perché anche la Certosa è bellissima, e onestamente anche il brutto tempo può essere considerato bello se visto da certi punti di vista e uno è la Certosa. Sicuramente qualche piccolo disagio ci sarà ma sopportabile.
Written 4 November 2018
Can I take a taxi there or do I have to take the funicular? Also, is there any kind of coffee bar or cafe or should I bring water/snacks with me? Thanks!
Written 16 August 2018
Agree with post above. No need for taxi in Naples as brilliant transport system especially if you stock up on the right type of pass.
I took the metro Line 2 to Amadeo and 5 mins walk to the Margharita Funicular. 4 stops to Cimarosa and visited the lovely Villa Floridiana (Duca de Martini Museum) first then a ten minute beautiful walk up to San Martino (loved it) and the Castle after that.Made sense to see the sights in that area in one day but not on Mondays (all closed)
Remember if you have your 3 day Tutta La Regione Artecard , all your transport and entrances are included (2 free and thereafter half price).
Written 16 August 2018
Buonasera,
sono di Caserta e sabato vorrei venire a visitare la Certosa e il Museo di S.Martino. Cercando su google maps mi segnala nel percorso, arrivati a Piazzale S.Martino, di salire per una scalinata lunga. E' davvero così o c'è un'altra possibilità visto che nella nostra comitiva c'è una persona che non può fare le scale?
Grazie
Written 6 June 2018
Se lei giunge nel piazzale di San Martino, non ci sono scale da salire. Si entra subito nella certosa. Se desidera visitare castel Sant'Elmo le scale sono molte anche se non troppo faticose e il percorso è tutto in salita. La funicolare più vicina è quella che da Montesanto in due fermate porta a San Martino. Dall'uscita della funicolare al piazzale di San Martino ci sono circa 600 m da percorrere a piedi. I primi 30 sono in forte salita, i successivi, metà in piano e metà in discesa.
Written 10 July 2018
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