Cloisters of the Monastery of Saints Severino and Sossio, Benedictine monastery complex in Naples, Italy

The monastery features three separate cloisters with distinct architectural styles and purposes, each displaying its own character and design. The complex now serves as the State Archives, housing historical documents and functioning as a major research center.

The monastery was founded in the 10th century and later relocated to escape attacks, establishing itself as an important religious center. The relics of Saints Severino and Sossio were brought to this location, strengthening its spiritual significance over time.

The cloisters reveal the work of different artisans and craftspeople who shaped this space over time. Visitors can still see the decorative details that reflect the religious art traditions valued in the region.

Access is through historic entrances, and visitors should be aware this is an active archive building with certain visiting restrictions. The grounds are walkable and offer different vantage points to view the architectural details of the cloisters.

The plane tree at the centre of the Chiostro del Platano was felled in 1959, when its trunk measured 8.45 metres in circumference, and then allowed to regrow from the same root. Legend holds that Saint Benedict planted it himself and that its leaves had therapeutic properties.