San Giuseppe Maggiore dei Falegnami, Naples

The church features a prominent piperno stone portal flanked by Corinthian pilasters and crowned with a triangular pediment with medallion decoration.

Founded in 1401 as the Church of the Holy Family, the building received its current dedication to Saint Joseph during a major renovation in 1934.

The interior preserves numerous Renaissance artworks, including Angelo Viva's Angels and Giuseppe Sanmartino's Eternal Father painting above the marble main altar.

The church stands at via Carlo Bussola in the eastern part of Naples, with its dome covered in colorful majolica tiles visible from surrounding streets.

The underground oratory section experiences regular flooding due to its position in a former riverbed at low elevation in central Naples.

Location: Naples

Inception: 15 century

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Website: http://sacrafamiglia.na.it

GPS coordinates: 40.85775,14.29008

Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:06