San Giorgio dei Genovesi, Naples

San Giorgio dei Genovesi is a Baroque church in Naples featuring three interior naves separated by arched supports. Corinthian columns frame the main entrance and support the architectural structure throughout the building.

The original building emerged as a paleochristian structure between the late 4th and early 5th centuries. A major fire in 1640 prompted architect Cosimo Fanzago to redesign it as the Baroque church seen today.

The church served as the spiritual center for Genoese merchants living in Naples and their community identity. Visitors can sense this connection to maritime Genoa through the interior design and artistic choices made throughout the space.

The church is located on Via Duomo near Naples Cathedral in a UNESCO World Heritage zone. The area is easy to navigate and well-connected to other major sites in the historic center.

Inside, the church preserves artworks spanning different periods, including wooden crucifixes from the 13th century. Paintings by Camillo Lionti and Francesco Solimena demonstrate the artistic quality brought to the space during its Baroque redesign.

Location: Naples

Architects: Bartolomeo Picchiatti

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.84151,14.25183

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42