Santissima Trinità delle Monache, Baroque monastery complex in Spanish Quarter, Naples, Italy.
The Santissima Trinità delle Monache is a massive former monastery complex featuring an octagonal layout connected by a rectangular presbytery section in baroque style. The complex now functions as a military hospital, while the original church section serves as a pharmacy within the building.
The monastery was founded in 1608 under architect Francesco Grimaldi's direction by noblewoman Vittoria de Silvia, who chose religious life over marriage. The complex became a symbol of wealth and piety among Naples' prominent families during the early 1600s.
The facade displays stucco statues of Saints Filippo Neri and Gennaro, reflecting local veneration traditions rooted in Neapolitan religious life. These decorative elements were crafted by skilled artisans and continue to shape the building's appearance today.
The building is currently in use as a military hospital and is not publicly accessible for tours. Those interested in artwork from the original church can view pieces at the Capodimonte Museum.
The church dome collapsed during an earthquake in 1897 and was never restored, dramatically altering the interior space. Important paintings by Giuseppe Ribera from this church have been housed in the Capodimonte Museum since then.
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