Museo dell'Opera di S. Chiara, Religious museum at Basilica of Santa Chiara complex, Naples, Italy.
The Museo dell'Opera di S. Chiara is a religious museum within the Santa Chiara basilica complex in Naples, preserving liturgical objects and archaeological finds from the site. The collection includes marble fragments, sculptures, and decorative pieces spanning several centuries.
The museum occupies the former dormitory spaces of the convent, which developed during the 14th century. These rooms were later repurposed to display art and artifacts accumulated across the complex's history.
The exhibits display fragments of Giotto frescoes, medieval sculptures, and marble decorations that reflect the artistic values of the religious community. Visitors can observe how these religious artworks shaped the spiritual life within this cloistered space.
The museum is situated in the heart of the old city and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the collection is spread across multiple levels and narrow corridors.
Beneath the monastery spaces lie the remains of first-century Roman baths, including a preserved laconicum. This ancient thermal complex reveals that the site was inhabited long before its religious use.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
