Chiostro di Santa Patrizia

The Chiostro di Santa Patrizia is a monastery complex in Naples containing two cloisters decorated with baroque fountains. These fountains feature intricately carved stone details such as masks, dolphins, and sea horses.

The complex was founded by nuns who fled Constantinople in the 13th century, bringing the relics of Saint Gregory with them. This flight shaped the place's original purpose and religious significance.

The site preserves an old convent bakery with original cooking equipment that shows how daily work was part of religious life. Visitors can see firsthand where nuns prepared food as part of their monastic routine.

The oval cupola above the choir has special windows that allowed ill nuns to participate in Mass from their rooms. This demonstrates thoughtful planning for the monastery's daily operations.

On every Tuesday, visitors can witness a rare phenomenon where the powdered blood of Saint Patrizia liquefies regularly. This event occurs more frequently than the famous miracle of Saint Januarius.