Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Historic square in the center of Naples, Italy.
The square features a white marble obelisk dedicated to the Immaculate Conception rising from its center, surrounded by baroque palaces and historic churches with decorated facades.
Built on the ancient Roman lower decumanus, the square was developed in the 15th century around the Gesù Nuovo church, constructed over the remains of the Sanseverino palace.
Every December 8th, firefighters place roses at the base of the obelisk during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, continuing a centuries-old Neapolitan tradition.
Accessible via metro lines L1 and L2, the pedestrian square is located in postal code 80134 and serves as a starting point for exploring the historic center.
The Gesù Nuovo church displays a facade unique in Europe with its diamond-pointed stone carvings, remnants of the aristocratic palace that previously occupied the site.
Location: Naples
Address: Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, 80134 Napoli NA, Italy
GPS coordinates: 40.84707,14.25181
Latest update: December 23, 2025 21:04
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Palazzo Carafa di Belvedere
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134 mPainting, Work of art
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