Santa Maria di Piedigrotta, Renaissance church in Chiaia district, Naples, Italy
Santa Maria di Piedigrotta is a Renaissance church located in the Chiaia district of Naples with a facade designed by Errico Alvino in 1853. The exterior walls are adorned with sculptures by Bernardo Manco that give the building its distinctive appearance.
The church was founded in 1352 on the site of an older chapel that housed a wooden Byzantine icon of the Virgin dell'Itria. The Renaissance redesign came much later when the building was given its modern form.
The chapel of Madonna di Pompei inside the church displays notable artworks, including a Crucifixion and a Pietà with Anthony of Padua created by Wenzel Cobergher. Visitors can see these pieces as part of the spiritual journey through the building.
The church maintains regular opening hours and is located at Piazza Piedigrotta 24 in Naples, with guided tours available upon request. Its location allows visitors to explore other nearby historical sites in the area.
The church stands near the entrance of the ancient Roman tunnel Crypta Neapolitana and a structure believed to be the Tomb of Virgil. This proximity to ancient monuments makes it a special spot for visitors interested in Rome's presence in the city.
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