Santa Maria del Pianto, Naples

Santa Maria del Pianto exhibits refined architectural elements with octagonal forms and decorative stone features across its facade and interior spaces.

Francesco Antonio Picchiatti designed this religious structure in 1657 as a memorial to honor the numerous victims of the devastating 1656 plague.

The church maintains regular Catholic ceremonies while serving as a reminder of Naples' response to historical epidemics through religious architecture.

Visitors can reach the church via the via vicinale di Santa Maria del Pianto, where they can examine both the architecture and the surrounding cemetery.

The church stands near the Grotta degli Sportiglioni, where many plague victims found their final resting place during the 17th century epidemic.

Location: Naples

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.86764,14.28336

Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:37