About Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo
Embark on an exploration of Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo, renowned as the most beautiful church and one of the iconic places to visit in Naples. Located in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, the seemingly-sober exteriors of the fifteenth-century church hide away interiors that can compete with the beauty of the Vatican.
While the piperno-stone façade of Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo dates back to the fifteenth century, the church was established in the sixteenth century, which explains the vast difference in the plain exteriors and lavish interiors. With its many frescoes, stunning gardens, and intricately-adorned rooms, Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo is a prime example of Baroque and Neapolitan Renaissance art. Admire the works of Neapolitan artists like Cosimo Fanzago, Luca Giordano, and Francesco Solima as you spot the final resting place of the famous local saint Giuseppe Moscati. Explore a recreation of the saint’s study and see a WWII bomb shell on display at Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo.
Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo Highlights
• Explore the most beautiful church of Naples as you visit the Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo.
• While the church has a sober stone exterior dating back to the fifteenth century, the interiors reflect the peak of Baroque and Neapolitan Renaissance art
• Admire the works of Neapolitan artists like Cosimo Fanzago, Luca Giordano, and Francesco Solima as you come across the many frescoes, stunning gardens, and intricately-adorned rooms.
• Spot the final resting place of the famous local saint, Giuseppe Moscati, and explore a recreation of his study and ex-voto at one of the best places to visit in Naples.
