Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro - Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

The Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro exhibits a collection of silver, gold objects, bronze busts, and ceremonial items associated with Naples' patron saint.

The museum, which opened in 2003, preserves offerings made to San Gennaro through centuries by local residents, foreign royalty, and multiple Popes.

Religious ceremonies and processions remain active traditions, with the museum displaying the gilded litter used to carry San Gennaro's effigy.

The museum provides audio guides in twelve languages, including Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Neapolitan.

The collection contains precious metals and stones from different periods, demonstrating the evolution of craftsmanship techniques through religious artifacts.

Location: Naples

Address: Via Duomo, 149, 80138 Napoli NA

Phone: +39081294980

Website: https://tesorosangennaro.it

GPS coordinates: 40.85243,14.25952

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:29