Complesso di Santa Maria di Materdei

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Complesso di Santa Maria di Materdei

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Complesso di Santa Maria di Materdei, Religious convent in Materdei district, Naples, Italy.

The Santa Maria di Materdei complex features a main church with a barrel-vaulted nave, side chapels, and two distinct cloisters with different architectural styles.

The convent, established in 1585 by Father Agostino de Juliis of the Servite Order, underwent substantial modifications in 1728 by architect Nicola Tagliacozzi Canale.

The complex includes a Museum of Contemporary Religious Art on its upper floors, established in 2006, displaying works from numerous Italian artists.

The compound currently houses multiple facilities, including Pegaso University spaces, educational institutions, and areas dedicated to religious activities.

The minor cloister contains a marble well surrounded by Ionic columns, while preserving historical tombs and frescoes depicting Saint James.

Location: Naples

Inception: 1585

GPS coordinates: 40.85599,14.24532

Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:21

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