Gesù Vecchio, Naples, Minor basilica in Naples, Italy.
The Gesù Vecchio features a convex facade with classical Baroque elements, a Latin cross layout, and a central nave flanked by side chapels.
The basilica originated in 1554 as a Jesuit church, underwent reconstruction between 1608 and 1623 under architect Pietro Provedi, and received minor basilica status in 1958.
The interior displays numerous artworks, including paintings by Battistello Caracciolo, Marco Pino of Siena, and Girolamo Cenatiempo across its chapels and walls.
The basilica maintains regular opening hours for visitors to explore its architectural features and religious artifacts within the Naples historical center.
The main altar contains a statue of the Immaculate Conception that belonged to Don Placido, leading to its extended name Basilica Sanctuary of Don Placido.
Location: Naples
Inception: 1608
Architects: Pietro Provedi
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Collegio Massimo, Naples
GPS coordinates: 40.84676,14.25705
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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