Santa Maria Incoronata, Gothic church near Castel Nuovo in Naples, Italy
Santa Maria Incoronata is a Gothic church in Naples featuring vaulted ceilings with elaborate wall paintings throughout its interior spaces. The frescoes depict scenes of the Seven Sacraments and narratives from the Old Testament that cover the interior walls.
The church was commissioned in 1364 by Queen Joanna I of Naples as a place to hold a sacred relic. It was built during the period when the Angio dynasty held power in the city.
The frescoes depict the Angio family members within religious scenes, showing how the ruling dynasty presented itself alongside sacred subjects. Visitors can observe these painted figures today and understand how power and faith were intertwined in medieval Naples.
The church is located near Castel Nuovo and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should be aware that the entrance sits below the modern street level, which affects how you approach and enter the building.
The church floor sits roughly three meters below the current street level due to ground elevation changes from the construction of Castel Nuovo nearby. This sunken position is a visible reminder of how the city developed over centuries.
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