Santa Maria di Caravaggio, Baroque Catholic church near Piazza Dante, Naples, Italy.
The Santa Maria di Caravaggio church features a central plan design with a prominent dome and houses numerous paintings from Neapolitan artists.
Construction began in 1627 under Felice Pignella's patronage, and the church was initially managed by Piarist order before transferring to Barnabite administration.
The main altar displays The Birth of Mary by Gaetano Gigante, while side chapels contain works by Francesco Solimena and Domenico Antonio Vaccaro.
The church maintains regular opening hours and visitors can access it via Naples Metro lines 1 and 2, with the nearest station at Piazza Dante.
In 1873, the church became associated with the Prince of Naples Institute for Blind Children, marking a shift in its institutional purpose.
Location: Naples
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.85007,14.24963
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:23
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