- Naples Centro Storico - Embark on a journey through the core of one of the most ancient cities in Europe! Accompanied by your guide, explore the central historic district of Naples: starting at Piazza Bellini, you’ll wander past the Naples Conservatory, possibly serenaded by the practice sessions of local young musicians. Your path will lead you to Via dei Tribunali, the primary thoroughfare of the old Neapolis, which is also one of the most vibrant and culturally rich areas in Naples. You’ll soon come across the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta, featuring its venerable Romanesque bell tower, and the Pontano Chapel, a masterpiece of the Neapolitan Renaissance. A detour takes you to the Cappella Sansevero, home to the exquisite Veiled Christ sculpture, renowned globally. Circling back to Via dei Tribunali, you’ll visit one of the city’s most enigmatic and captivating sites: the underground chambers of the church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio in Arco, the birthplace of one of Naples’ most enduring and historic religious practices. The tour culminates with the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, a testament to the Angevin era that reveals the city’s early Christian roots, and finally, the Cathedral. Just steps from its striking white facade, you’ll discover a place where layers of Neapolitan history converge, from the late Angevin Gothic period to the Baroque era. Amidst a collection of ex-votos and shrines, the most venerated object for all Neapolitans stands out: the vial containing the blood of San Gennaro, the city’s patron saint.
- Please note, admission to the Museo Cappella Sansevero and the Museum Complex of the Arco Purgatori is not included in the tour price.
- Guided tour
Join us for a journey through one of Europe’s most ancient cities. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll traverse the historical center of Naples, beginning from Piazza Bellini, then moving towards Via dei Tribunali, the ancient Neapolis’s Decumano Maggiore, also one of the busiest and affluent streets of Naples. You’ll encounter Cappella Sansevero, the home of the stunning Veiled Christ, and the church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio in Arco’s underground crypt, a nexus of one of the most age-old and enduring practices of Neapolitan spirituality. A short distance away, the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore and the Duomo await your visit. On this journey through sacred sites and shrines, one stands out as the most significant to all Neapolitans: the container holding the blood relic of San Gennaro, the city’s guardian saint.
- Please note, entrance fees for the Museo Cappella Sansevero and the Museum Complex of the Arco Purgatori are not covered in our pricing.
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