Santi Cosma e Damiano a Porta Nolana, Naples

The church displays classical baroque architecture with detailed frescoes adorning its interior walls and ceilings, complemented by a 19th-century bell tower.

Commissioned by the guild of physicians in 1611, the church underwent relocation in 1852 during urban renewal efforts to accommodate the widening of Corso Garibaldi.

The church bears dedication to Saints Cosmas and Damian, patron saints of medicine, reflecting the historical connection between religious worship and medical practice.

Located at coordinates 40.85035, 14.26876, the church maintains regular opening hours for religious services under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Naples.

The structure retains numerous original 17th-century canvases despite its physical relocation, preserving substantial artistic elements from its initial construction period.

Location: Naples

Inception: 1611

GPS coordinates: 40.85035,14.26876

Latest update: March 21, 2025 13:40