Church of Sant'Aspreno al Porto

The Church of Sant'Aspreno al Porto stands eight meters below current street level, featuring a semi-circular apse decorated with ancient frescoes and white marble floors.

Built during the 11th century, this church contains architectural elements and decorative features that demonstrate the evolution of religious structures in medieval Naples.

The central fresco depicts Christ Enthroned, while additional wall paintings include velarium decorations and inscriptions that reflect medieval Italian artistic traditions.

Visitors can access the archaeological site through guided tours, which provide detailed information about the church's structure and its historical significance.

Recent excavations revealed 10,000 fragments of Roman and medieval pottery, along with 453 intact artifacts including red-figure craters and ancient coins.

Location: Naples

Architectural style: Early Christian architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.84428,14.25502

Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:33