Iglesia de Gesù Redentore y San Ludovico d'Angiò, Gothic church in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Naples, Italy.
The Iglesia de Gesù Redentore y San Ludovico d'Angiò is a Gothic church located on Piazza del Gesù Nuovo in Naples. Inside, a single nave is covered by wooden ceiling trusses, with a stone altar positioned centrally and decorated by frescoes and religious artwork adorning the walls and choir area.
This structure was built in 1317 as a refectory for Franciscan friars and later became part of the Santa Chiara monastery complex housing the Poor Clares nuns. The transformation from a monks' dining space to a nuns' monastery reflects how the building's purpose evolved over centuries.
The name honors both the Redeemer Jesus and Saint Louis of Anjou, reflecting the two holy figures to whom this place is dedicated. Visitors can experience this devotion expressed through the painted images and religious art displayed inside.
This active place of worship is accessible in central Naples and reopened in 2007 following extensive restoration work. Visitors should observe proper conduct and dress respectfully, as with any active religious site, and be aware that times for prayer or services may limit general visiting hours.
Behind the main altar lies a choir space reserved for the Poor Clares nuns, featuring a significant fresco by Lello da Orvieto from the 14th century. This artwork often escapes notice because it is set back from the main viewing area and requires visitors to look beyond the obvious focal points.
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