Santa Maria di Gerusalemme, Baroque church in historic center, Naples, Italy.
Santa Maria di Gerusalemme is a baroque church in Naples' historic center distinguished by elaborate stucco decorations covering its interior surfaces. The building displays significant paintings and frescoes created in the 17th century.
An original 14th-century structure was demolished in 1585 and later rebuilt during the 17th century. This reconstruction created the baroque building that stands today.
The church is known locally as the 'Convent of the Thirty-Three' after the nuns who made it their home. Visitors can sense how religious life shaped the spaces and details throughout the building.
The building maintains limited access hours because it is still home to resident nuns. It helps to check conditions ahead of time to understand when visits are possible.
Inside hang remarkable artworks including Giuseppe Bonito's The Supper at Emmaus and Teodoro d'Errico's The Presentation at the Temple of Jesus. These paintings reveal the artistic quality hidden within this smaller building.
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