Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, Baroque chapel in Naples Cathedral, Italy.
The Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro features a Greek cross plan with a central dome and silver-decorated altars alongside detailed frescoes.
Construction of the chapel started in 1608 after Naples residents pledged to build it following a series of disasters including plagues and volcanic eruptions.
Three times per year, the chapel displays vials containing San Gennaro's blood, requiring both the Archbishop and city officials to unlock the strongbox.
Visitors can access audio guides in twelve languages, including Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Neapolitan.
The chapel houses the largest collection of silverware in the world, with an archive containing over 6000 dossiers and 320 books documenting its history.
Location: Naples
Inception: 1608
Architects: Francesco Grimaldi
Architectural style: Neapolitan baroque art
GPS coordinates: 40.85236,14.25953
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
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