Pio Monte della Misericordia
Pio Monte della Misericordia
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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- Isa bGatineau, Canada1,453 contributionsNice visit.The main chapel is worth it. The Seven Acts of Mercy truly stands out. It was so quick and there were very few others, so we could enjoy it slowly in Air Con. Nice respite from the heat. We didn't really enjoy the second floor, although my daughter did like to walk by it to see the modern part of the exhibit.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 September 2023
- Michael KSan Jose, California1,107 contributionsFor art lovers of Caravaggio onlyThis church features masterworks by Caravaggio, and for this privilege there is an admission charge of €8. Unlike Cappella Sansevero, advance reservation is not required and you can get tickets on the spot from the ticket booth across the street. Other than the artwork, the church itself is just average looking.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 May 2024
- juliethetraveller123Greater Manchester, United Kingdom255 contributionsCaravaggio's spectacular masterpiece, the “Seven Acts of Mercy”Caravaggio's spectacular masterpiece, the “Seven Acts of Mercy” over the high central altar in the Pio Monte della Misericordia is simply brilliant. Built in 1678 with seven altars, over the altars in the other chapels are fantastic paintings by some of Caravaggio’s followers. The entrance 8€ ticket also includes a visit to the art gallery on the second floor of this massive building, which contains sculptures, furniture and many paintings.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 July 2024
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Bev G
Bribie Island, Australia38 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
This is a “must do” for lovers of the art of Caravvagio. Even though Naples is very busy, our 1 pm booking saw us given entry ten minutes early and there were only a handful of others at the same time. The masterpiece is breathtaking, large and there is an interactive screen that explains the seven acts of mercy. In the church there are other wonderful artworks and then, included in the very reasonable price you also gain entry into their art gallery. A really worthwhile activity.
Written 17 May 2023
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Linda N
Crewe, UK204 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
I always wanted to visit the church to see the famous painting by Caravaggio
and does not disappoint. I never had time a few years ago as so much to see in Naples.
The painting is bigger than I thought and just amazing.
I went upstairs to the museum and also the painting by Cesare Francanzano named Resurrezione Lazzaro to look out for as the woman on the left in the painting is crying and her tears look so life like it’s as though they will drop from the painting.
The cost for entry to the church is €8 and you buy a ticket at the office across from the church.
and does not disappoint. I never had time a few years ago as so much to see in Naples.
The painting is bigger than I thought and just amazing.
I went upstairs to the museum and also the painting by Cesare Francanzano named Resurrezione Lazzaro to look out for as the woman on the left in the painting is crying and her tears look so life like it’s as though they will drop from the painting.
The cost for entry to the church is €8 and you buy a ticket at the office across from the church.
Written 16 September 2022
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Michael K
San Jose, CA1,107 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This church features masterworks by Caravaggio, and for this privilege there is an admission charge of €8. Unlike Cappella Sansevero, advance reservation is not required and you can get tickets on the spot from the ticket booth across the street. Other than the artwork, the church itself is just average looking.
Written 27 May 2024
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egwanderlust
Hampton, NH1,849 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The Seven Works of Mercy (Caravaggio) has always been one of my favorite works of art. When visiting Naples I knew we had to visit Pio Monte della Misericordia.
We pre-booked our tickets online and we enjoyed an almost empty visit at the chapel. Upon entering The Seven Works of Mercy overpowers your senses. While the other paintings and sculptures are beautiful. The intensity Caravaggio brings to this one piece keeps your attention.
Your ticket also includes entry into the photo gallery. Overall, the €8 seems cheap for such a wonderful experience.
We pre-booked our tickets online and we enjoyed an almost empty visit at the chapel. Upon entering The Seven Works of Mercy overpowers your senses. While the other paintings and sculptures are beautiful. The intensity Caravaggio brings to this one piece keeps your attention.
Your ticket also includes entry into the photo gallery. Overall, the €8 seems cheap for such a wonderful experience.
Written 25 September 2022
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juliethetraveller123
Greater Manchester, UK255 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Caravaggio's spectacular masterpiece, the “Seven Acts of Mercy” over the high central altar in the Pio Monte della Misericordia is simply brilliant.
Built in 1678 with seven altars, over the altars in the other chapels are fantastic paintings by some of Caravaggio’s followers.
The entrance 8€ ticket also includes a visit to the art gallery on the second floor of this massive building, which contains sculptures, furniture and many paintings.
Built in 1678 with seven altars, over the altars in the other chapels are fantastic paintings by some of Caravaggio’s followers.
The entrance 8€ ticket also includes a visit to the art gallery on the second floor of this massive building, which contains sculptures, furniture and many paintings.
Written 1 July 2024
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Euromate
London23 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The chapel at the entrance has wonderful architecture and the famous Caravaggio painting at the altar. Upstairs, there is a series of rooms where, I think, the confraternity who owned this edifice must have met, as there is a meeting room and miscellaneous artefacts together with a collection of old paintings and some modern art. Unfortunately, it seemed to me that most of the pictures stand in need of conservation cleaning: some were so dark with age that I could hardly make out the subject matter. In the main salon upstairs was a series of boards depicting the "Quattro Giornate di Napoli" in comic book form, which was interesting and I think more could have been done with it; context, etc.
Written 8 October 2023
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Isa b
Gatineau, Canada1,453 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The main chapel is worth it. The Seven Acts of Mercy truly stands out. It was so quick and there were very few others, so we could enjoy it slowly in Air Con. Nice respite from the heat.
We didn't really enjoy the second floor, although my daughter did like to walk by it to see the modern part of the exhibit.
We didn't really enjoy the second floor, although my daughter did like to walk by it to see the modern part of the exhibit.
Written 18 September 2023
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Matthew_Horsfield
Houston, TX44 contributions
Apparently this is a private church and it's closed on Wednesdays. Who knew? Guess what day we chose to travel from Rome to see Naples Caravaggios. Yup, on a mercoledi. Check website (or Google) BEFORE assuming it will be open. Oh yeah, the Capodimonte Museum is ALSO closed on Wednesdays!!
Written 9 July 2014
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Heather F
Granada, Spain38 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
I would recommend this for anyone interested in history of art, the chapel is unusual and of course, the Seven Acts of Mercy by Caravaggio is splendid. However, be sure to go upstairs to the trustee's meeting room and view it from the little balcony there as you get the right perspective and better lighting. Some other very interesting paintings, too, so allow enough time: at least an hour.
Written 1 May 2012
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Dohfar
Dover, UK416 contributions
Mar 2011
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 for free; the art gallery costs 6 euros, which includes an audio guide (unless, like me, you forget to take an ID document to deposit as security).
You can go into the church for free; the art gallery costs 6 euros, which includes an audio guide (unless, like me, you forget to take an ID document to deposit as security).
Written 4 April 2011
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¿ Están permitidas las fotografías ?
Sono ammesse fotografie?
Are photographs allowed?
Written 12 March 2021
Si possono fare foto senza flash all'interno?
Written 14 December 2020
Janicegalloway
Uddingston, United Kingdom
It's the most stunning sight not only in Naples but the whole of Italy. I sat for a long time simply contemplating the Caravaggio. I am now writing a book set in Naples and wish to know whether the picture was on view to the congregation and public from its installation in 1607 or not. Was it in an area visible to the common populus, or for wealthy benefactors and patrons of the church only? God bless you for taking care of this extraordinary work. It breaks my heart.
Written 12 January 2015
Hi Thank you for the kind words
Caravaggio in Naples is available in three important structures: Pio monte della Misericordia, Capodimonte Museum , Palazzo Zavallos . The three structures are all available and open to the public .Yes Caravaggio is unique for the real sense of life you can admire in his paintings ... the all five senses vibrate in front of his masterpieces and the enthusiasm alive always ... natural but ethereal at the same time .ciao marina de martino from naples
Written 22 December 2016
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