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Museo Cappella Sansevero Overview

Explore one of the world’s most popular art museums at Museo Cappella Sansevero, which ranks among the top places to visit in Naples. Constructed as a chapel and later turned into a family mausoleum, the structure is adorned with the finest artworks, frescoes, and sculptures of the eighteenth century. Admire the Veiled Christ, Anatomical Machines, the High Altar and much more at this art haven.

Renowned as one of the best places to visit in Naples for art connoisseurs, Museo Cappella Sansevero takes visitors on an exploration of eighteenth-century art masterpieces. Home of the iconic Veiled Christ, the museum forms part of the Sansevero Chapel and has an art collection that ranges from marble sculptures to human skeletons with their circulatory systems intact.

Constructed originally as a chapel and later converted into a family mausoleum, the interiors of Museo Cappella Sansevero have stunning frescos, sculptures, and interior décor created by the finest artists of the time. Visitors can see the Masonic influences on the chapel’s architecture and can spot enthralling artworks like Antonio Corradini’s Modesty, Francesco Queirolo’s Disillusion, Divine Love, and the intricate High Altar.

The prominent highlights one cannot miss in Museo Cappella Sansevero include the stunning marble sculpture of Veiled Christ, the intriguing Anatomical Machines, and the Il Disinganno, among numerous other sculptures and artworks.

Highlights

•  Explore a world of art as you visit Museo Cappella Sansevero, one of the most popular places to visit in Naples.
• Admire the stunning architecture of Museo Cappella Sansevero and witness the beautiful interiors adorned with eighteenth-century sculptures and frescoes.
• Witness the exquisite marble work of the iconic Veiled Christ and see the Anatomical Machines, which are two human skeletons with their circulatory system intact.
• Spot magnificent eighteenth-century artworks like the Divine Love, Il Disinganno, Antonio Corradini’s Modesty, Francesco Queirolo’s Disillusion, and several others
• Witness the intricately adorned High Altar and admire the art and traditions of mediaeval Naples

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