Santa Maria Egiziaca a Forcella, Naples, Baroque church in Forcella district, Naples, Italy.
The church features a prominent stairway entrance with columns leading to a courtyard and contains two overlapping Greek crosses in its interior design.
Queen Sancha of Aragon established the church in 1342 as a sanctuary for noble women, later becoming associated with the Order of St Augustine.
The main altar from 1713 displays Andrea Vaccaro's painting First Communion of Santa Maria Egiziaca alongside Luca Giordano's masterful conversion scenes.
Located at Corso Umberto I 208 in Naples, the church contains numerous 18th-century artworks and requires approximately 45 minutes for a complete visit.
The building served as a Magdalene asylum for reformed women, reflecting its dedication to Mary of Egypt, who transformed from courtesan to desert hermit.
Location: Naples
Inception: 1342
Architectural style: Napolitan baroque art
GPS coordinates: 40.84963,14.26428
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:15
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