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Top 10 Churches
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1. Gesù Nuovo
The wall of this church dates back to a 15th-century fortified palace. Inside are works of art from the 16th to 19th centuries.
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2. San Domenico Maggiore
Highlights at this 13th-century church include frescoes by Pietro Cavallini.
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3. Sant’Angelo a Nilo
This 14th-century church houses the Assumption of the Virgin by Donatello.
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4. San Gregorio Armeno
This church is best known for the cult of St Patricia, whose blood “liquefies” each Tuesday.
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5. San Lorenzo Maggiore
After World War II bombs reduced much of this church to rubble, it was rebuilt to its 13th-century style, save the Baroque façade.
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6. San Paolo Maggiore
The 8th-century church still retains two Corinthian columns and has an annexed sanctuary.
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7. Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco
The railings here are adorned with bronze skulls, evoking the tradition of care for the dead.
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8. San Pietro a Maiella
Built in the 1300s, San Pietro underwent a Baroque makeover in the 1600s then was returned to Gothic style in the 1900s.
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9. Santa Maria di Donnaregina Vecchia
This 13th-century church contains Cavallini frescoes.
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10. Santa Maria del Carmine
Home to the Madonna Bruna icon, the focus of a Naples cult.
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