HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsBasilica di Santa Chiara
Italy
In the chapel on the right, along the unique nave of St. Clare of Assisi, finishing in transept and polygonal apse, you can admire the Crucifix which, according to tradition, would have invited St. Francesco in the church of St. Damiano in order to "reset up the Church"
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Complex of Santa Chiara, one of the most significant religious and cultural landmarks in the historic heart of Naples. While the GPS coordinates may place us in Assisi, our focus today is on the magnificent…
Listen in the app2The Gothic Nave and Post-War Resilience
Entering the nave of Santa Chiara, one is immediately struck by its simplicity and verticality. This is the result of the painstaking post-war reconstruction. …
Listen in the app3The Royal Tombs and Angevin Power
Behind the high altar lies the true historical treasure of Santa Chiara: the royal tombs of the Angevin dynasty. The most spectacular is the tomb of Robert of Anjou himself, a monumental piece of 14th-century sculpture created by…
Listen in the app4The Majolica Cloister - A Garden of Tiles
We now move from the somber interior of the church to the breathtaking Majolica Cloister, also known as the Clarisse Cloister. This is arguably the most famous and photographed spot in Santa Chiara, and for good reason. …
Listen in the app5The Museo dell'Opera and Archaeological Site
To truly understand the depth of history at Santa Chiara, we must visit the Museo dell'Opera and the adjacent archaeological site. The museum houses a collection of artworks and artifacts that survived the 1943 bombing, including…
Listen in the app6The Choir of the Nuns
One of the most evocative and quiet spaces in the complex is the Choir of the Nuns, located behind the main altar area. This was the space where the Poor Clare nuns, who lived in strict enclosure, would gather to pray and sing…
Listen in the app7The External Bell Tower
As we exit the main complex, we must take a moment to look up at the external bell tower, or campanile. Standing separate from the main body of the church, this massive stone structure is a landmark of the Neapolitan skyline. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Complex of Santa Chiara has been a walk through the very heart of Neapolitan history. From the royal tombs of the Anjou kings to the whimsical tiles of the Majolica Cloister and the hidden Roman baths, we…
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What is Basilica di Santa Chiara?
Basilica di Santa Chiara is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.0688, 12.6170 |
| Last updated |
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