San Raffaele, Naples

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San Raffaele, Naples, Baroque church in Materdei district, Naples, Italy

The San Raffaele church features a Greek cross layout with a central altar crowned by a gilded wood baldacchino decorated with angels.

The church opened in 1759 next to a women's hospice, following the architectural designs created by Giuseppe Astarita for this religious structure.

The interior walls display frescoes painted by artist Angelo Mozzillo, adding to the rich visual elements of this Naples religious building.

The church maintains regular hours for worship services and welcomes visitors interested in examining the polychrome altar and architectural details.

Local residents consider San Raffaele a center for fertility prayers, with many couples seeking intercession through the patron saint of this church.

Location: Naples

Inception: 1759

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.85515,14.24400

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:46

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