Gesù delle Monache, Renaissance church near Porta San Gennaro, Naples, Italy
The church features a Renaissance facade with a contrasting interior that displays extensive Baroque architectural elements and decorative patterns throughout the structure.
Queen Joanna of Aragon established this church in the 16th century with the intention of creating a royal pantheon for the Aragonese dynasty.
The interior contains numerous paintings by Italian masters, including works by Luca Giordano, Paolo De Matteis, and Francesco Solimena.
The church stands at coordinates 40.854666, 14.256478 in central Naples and maintains regular services under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese.
The floor of the church displays intricate maiolica tilework, completed in 1731 by craftsmen Francesco Della Monica and Agostino Di Filippo.
Location: Naples
Founders: Joanna of Aragon, Queen of Naples
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.85467,14.25648
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:03
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