Santa Lucia al Monte, Franciscan architectural complex in Naples, Italy.
The Santa Lucia al Monte stands on the hillside of Sant'Elmo, featuring Gothic Revival architecture with Renaissance and Baroque elements throughout its structure.
Friar Augustine Miglionico initiated the construction in the 16th century by carving a single cell into the hillside, which later expanded into a complete monastery.
During the Spanish revolt of 1647, the church served as a strategic defensive position for Neapolitan citizens against royal troops stationed at Castel Nuovo.
The left wing now operates as Hotel San Francesco al Monte, while the right wing houses the Law Faculty of Suor Orsola Benincasa University since 2002.
The third floor contains the cell of Giovan Giuseppe della Croce, where apricots reportedly grew during winter before his beatification in 1789.
Location: Naples
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 40.84360,14.24450
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:45
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