Santa Maria dei Vergini

Santa Maria dei Vergini is a baroque church with an attached monastery complex positioned along via Vergini and featuring a dome and choir. The structure rises distinctly with its characteristic architectural style framing the Naples neighborhood.

Construction began in 1724 under Father Gargiani from designs by Luigi Vanvitelli, with the core structure finished by 1760 and the facade completed in 1788. Before its baroque rebuild, the site had served as a crypt and burial place during the Great Plague of 1656.

The church sits in a neighborhood named after an ancient Greek fraternity devoted to virtue and chastity. This heritage shapes how locals today relate to the area and its historical roots.

The church sits within walking distance of the National Archaeological Museum, making it easy to combine with other nearby sights. After suffering damage from bombing in 1943, careful restoration work has returned the building to good condition.

The building survived severe bombing during World War II, testament to its solid baroque construction. This resilience made it a symbol of continuity in Naples through a turbulent period.

Location: Naples

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.85711,14.25460

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04