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“Cappella Sansevero” Fodors.com
“Cappella San Severo” Frommer's
“Going To: Naples” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 70 attractions in Naples
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Built in the late 1500s, this gem of Italian artistic heritage was greatly influenced by the famous Raimondo de Sangro VII, Prince of Sansevero, a... more » Built in the late 1500s, this gem of Italian artistic heritage was greatly influenced by the famous Raimondo de Sangro VII, Prince of Sansevero, a genius of science and invention. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site, Architectural building, Historic site, Museum
Address: Via F. De Sanctis 17 / 21 Naples 80134
Italy
Tel: 390815518470

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“emotionally moving”
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5 of 5 stars
assunta1910
north carolina
Aug 13, 2008

We visited the "veiled Christ" July 08. After touring Venice, Florence, Rome, seeing multiple statues by famous sculptors--this single piece of art by a Neapolitian sculptor Giuseppe Sanmartino, was by far, more amazing-beautiful-and moving, as Michelangelo's Pieta. This is a "must-see" and I don't understand why it does not receive more attention. Also inside, the statue of Dispair....how were those... more

“A Gem with sculpture like nowhere else”
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4 of 5 stars
westello
Seattle, WA
Apr 20, 2008

This museo is centrally located so it's not that hard to find. What makes it unique is the quality of the sculpture. What you have to take into account is that these are carved from one piece of marble. So you have to ask; how did the artist carve Christ covered with a thin sheet with veins showing in his... more

“Worth Visiting”
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4 of 5 stars
bellanapoli
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Oct 24, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

The chapel is small and worth seeing, it is a task trying to find it, but the sculpture of the Veiled Christ is very well worth it. There's always a staff member in there willing to answer any questions, and share the history of the chapel and the Sangro family. more

“Da i brividi.”
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5 of 5 stars
alex_way
Naples, Italy
Jul 17, 2008

La cappella San Severo è un luogo privato e non pubblico, si paga un biglietto per entrare ( circa 4... more

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Via F. De Sanctis 17 / 21, Naples 80134, Italy
Tel: 390815518470