Purgatorio ad Arco, Naples, Baroque church in Via dei Tribunali, Naples, Italy
The Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco features a grand marble altar, decorated pilasters, and multiple artistic works from the 17th century.
Giovanni Cola di Franco designed this religious structure in 1638, incorporating architectural elements that reflect the Counter-Reformation period in Naples.
The church contains paintings by Massimo Stanzione, Luca Giordano, and Andrea Vaccaro, representing religious themes and spiritual devotion in Neapolitan art.
Visitors can access both the upper church and the underground burial area between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
The lower church includes an anonymous tomb encircled by black chains, where people arrange candles and small altars for continuous prayer.
Location: Naples
Inception: 1638
Architects: Giovanni Cola di Franco
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://purgatorioadarco.it
GPS coordinates: 40.85060,14.25570
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:55
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