Santa Maria della Sanita
Santa Maria della Sanita
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Sarah Lewis
Harlow, UK918 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità is a basilica church located over the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, Naples
We are were staying right opposite, so went in to take a look
The basilica is impressive-the only one in Italy to have thirteen domes
One large central dome, representing Jesus Christ surrounded by twelve smaller representing his disciples
Take a guided tour (9€) and you can see the underground catacombs
The guide tells you all about the basilica and catacombs-it is fascinating
A percentage of the ticket price goes to the local community too (one of the poorest in Naples) to help towards ‘cleaning up the streets’, education and employment
We are were staying right opposite, so went in to take a look
The basilica is impressive-the only one in Italy to have thirteen domes
One large central dome, representing Jesus Christ surrounded by twelve smaller representing his disciples
Take a guided tour (9€) and you can see the underground catacombs
The guide tells you all about the basilica and catacombs-it is fascinating
A percentage of the ticket price goes to the local community too (one of the poorest in Naples) to help towards ‘cleaning up the streets’, education and employment
Written 5 August 2019
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BaruchBarryPinnick
Ma'ale Adumim, Israel222 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
This building in a valley is much higher than it appears when viewed from the surrounding areas.
It's a gem of a church with a beautiful interior. Entrance is free.
Under the church, and accessed through it (with an entrance fee), are the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, an experience in themselves.
It's a gem of a church with a beautiful interior. Entrance is free.
Under the church, and accessed through it (with an entrance fee), are the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, an experience in themselves.
Written 31 October 2018
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Renate V
Hartbeesfontein, South Africa1,096 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
After admiring the beautiful church we decided to do a tour of the catacombs which luckily starts with a tour of the church. That was so very interesting. The absolutely stunningly beautiful altar and organ must be seen. The lower church and its use and history is also very interesting.
There are lots of art around the church. Also modern works which I found nice.Do not miss the catacombs. They are different from any other I have seen in Rome or Naples. The tour is very informative
I found it sad how the overpass cuts into the monastery behind the church
There are lots of art around the church. Also modern works which I found nice.Do not miss the catacombs. They are different from any other I have seen in Rome or Naples. The tour is very informative
I found it sad how the overpass cuts into the monastery behind the church
Written 18 May 2018
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Owen S
306 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
An amazing church which took my breath away. Had spent a week staying in an apartment accross the piazza looking at this fairly typical church. On the last day we wondered in after several people had asked if we had seen it. Wow what an impact as you walk in with several more surprises as you walk around. Truly spectacular.
Written 19 August 2017
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Beatrice H
Exeter, UK2,623 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
This church appears all of a sudden in it's street - GO IN!! it's absolutely beautiful with amazing detail, all pristine. Carvings, paintings, a wonderful catacombe underneath the raised alter - wow
Written 30 June 2017
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Aniello Saggese
Baronissi, Italy1,872 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
This church is devoted to San Vincenzo Ferreri which here is also known with his nickname of 'o Munacone. The church was build around the years 1602-1613, upon the site of the catacombs of San Gaudioso. These catacombs, may be visited by the tourists. The neighborhood is devout to this church and to the figure of the saint. The tourists that will visit this church, may admire the majestic organ, several paintings of remarkable artistic value like the martyrdom of San Peter from Verona made by Giovanni Balducci and the painting of San Vincenzo Ferrer made by Luca Giordano. Many beautiful marble decorations enrich this place.
Written 15 August 2016
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Tanyajn1
Sterling, VA201 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
This is a gorgeous basilica in a poorer section of the city. This basilica is unusual in that the alter is located above the ground level accessible by stairs on either side. Take the time to wander and look into each corner. To the right, as you enter, in the front is a painting of Jesus sitting on Mary's lap from the 2nd century. Entry is free. If you'd like to visit the catacombs, tickets can be purchased for a guided tour, 8€ for adults and 5€ for children; they are also good for entry into the San Gennaro catacombs. The tour guide was fantastic for the catacombs.
Written 23 December 2015
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Jerometroubadour
Geneva, Switzerland12 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
A unique experience in a beautiful church filled with paintings of famous local artists such as Andrea Vaccaro ! Young talented actors and dancers guided us through a visit of the basilica church in a timeless and fun way :)
Written 12 July 2015
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Glynis B
Naples, Italy68 contributions
Jan 2015
we had an extremely knowledgable and enthusiastic guide. He took us to see the historic catacombs beneath the church. The young man revealed many fascinating areas and described the findings in a very articulate way. It was a truly wonderful experience. The group of people who are responsible for this impressive restoration project should be very proud of their achievements. This is literally a hidden gem and to visit Napoli and miss this would be a shame. A very worthy visit to Sanità - a fascinating and historic area of Napoli. The real deal.
Written 11 February 2015
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Bobbye T
Guadalajara, Mexico1,529 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
A group performed "Pulcinella" for children from the church. Even though I don't speak or understand Italian I still enjoyed and understood the performance. It was outside under a bridge built by Napoleon's brother-in-law and the lighting was terrific. A friend then gave us a tour of the church and it was beautiful. I like that they use the large areas inside and out for other uses beside worship.
Written 16 October 2014
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buon giorno volevo sapere quanto tempo ci vuole a visitare la basilica e quanto con le catacombe
grazie mille
Antonella B
Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy11,708 contributions
Per la Basilica dipende dal tipo di visita, se superficiale o si passano in rassegna tutte le cappelle comunque direi 30 minuti.
Le catacombe di San Gaudioso che a me sono piaciute molto, si visitano solo con la guida e il giro dura un ora circa, durante esso si passa anche nella Basilica dove la guida darà delle informazioni anche sulla stessa.
Saluti
Valeria D
4 contributions
Salve Sig. Mimmo, saprebbe per caso indicarmi gli orari di apertura del complesso?
Sono entrata per caso un paio di anni fa e da allora ho tentato più volte di ritornarci ma trovo sempre la chiesa chiusa e al numero di telefono non rispondono.
La ringrazio anticipatamente.
Valeria
Mimmo B
Naples, Italy4,017 contributions
Buona sera a lei. La chiesa è aperta tutta la settimana solo la mattina, 10-13.
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