San Giovanni dei Napoletani, Roman Catholic church in Kalsa quarter, Palermo, Italy
San Giovanni dei Napoletani is a church building in the Kalsa quarter with a narrow street facade and an entrance facing Piazza Marina. The interior features neoclassical stucco work and an octagonal domed ceiling decorated with colored maiolica tiles above the apse.
The building was founded in 1527 by a confraternity of Neapolitan merchants active in Palermo. This community needed its own place of worship for religious and social gatherings.
The name recalls Neapolitan merchants who worshipped here for centuries as a community. Inside, baroque decorations and side chapels reflect the heritage and identity of this merchant group.
The church lies near the harbor area and can be approached from different sides depending on where you are in the neighborhood. Visitors should check opening times beforehand, as access to the interior may be limited on certain days.
Inside are two side chapels dedicated to the Holy Spirit and the Glory of God that visitors often overlook. These smaller rooms hold their own decorative beauty and invite quiet reflection.
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