San Giovanni Maggiore, Early Christian basilica in Naples, Italy.
The basilica features a semicircular apse containing paleo-Christian fragments and a main altar created by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro in 1743.
Built in 324 on the site of a Roman temple, San Giovanni Maggiore served as one of four principal Christian basilicas established after the Edict of Milan.
The church maintained its position as a central religious institution until the construction of Naples Cathedral, hosting the installation of Robert of Anjou in 1297.
Through the Italian Touring Club initiative 'Aperti per voi', visitors can now access this previously closed church with guidance from local volunteers.
The building underwent multiple transformations, including a Byzantine-influenced renovation in the 500s and a Baroque modification by Dionisio Lazzari in 1685.
Location: Naples
Architects: Dionisio Lazzari
Architectural style: early Christian art and architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.84555,14.25582
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:18
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