7 Hidden Gems in Naples, Naples, Italy
Naples has so much to offer. You could spend weeks in the city, and there鈥檇 still be more to do. Few places have such a varied, rich history that is present all around you.
But many of Naples鈥� most interesting landmarks go under the radar. Here are seven hidden gems and more unusual sights in Naples.
Gesu Nuovo was the most beautiful church we visited in Naples 鈥� but you wouldn鈥檛 expect it from the outside.
Before it was a church, it was a 15th century palace, and when it was eventually turned into a church, it kept the original austere facade. Diamond shaped black stones cover the facade. It鈥檚 impressive, imposing 鈥� but not pretty. And it gives no clue as to what鈥檚 inside.
In your face opulence, wall to ceiling art, a magnificent painted dome. Gesu Nuovo鈥檚 interior is simply amazing. But that鈥檚 not the reason it鈥檚 on this list.聽
In the church you鈥檒l find the tomb of Giuseppe Moscate, a local doctor who helped the poor of the city, and was canonised by the Catholic Church. He鈥檚 an icon in Naples. The church features a small museum about him, including a reproduction of his desk. Alongside this is the shell of an unexploded bomb. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
But many of Naples鈥� most interesting landmarks go under the radar. Here are seven hidden gems and more unusual sights in Naples.
Gesu Nuovo was the most beautiful church we visited in Naples 鈥� but you wouldn鈥檛 expect it from the outside.
Before it was a church, it was a 15th century palace, and when it was eventually turned into a church, it kept the original austere facade. Diamond shaped black stones cover the facade. It鈥檚 impressive, imposing 鈥� but not pretty. And it gives no clue as to what鈥檚 inside.
In your face opulence, wall to ceiling art, a magnificent painted dome. Gesu Nuovo鈥檚 interior is simply amazing. But that鈥檚 not the reason it鈥檚 on this list.聽
In the church you鈥檒l find the tomb of Giuseppe Moscate, a local doctor who helped the poor of the city, and was canonised by the Catholic Church. He鈥檚 an icon in Naples. The church features a small museum about him, including a reproduction of his desk. Alongside this is the shell of an unexploded bomb. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 7 Hidden Gems in Naples
Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jamie Firby
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jamie Firby
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Gesu Nuovo
- Castel Sant鈥橢lmo
- The bronze statue of Pulcinella
- Palazzo Mannajuolo
- Galleria Borbonica
- Fontanelle cemetery
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