We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Museo Cappella Sansevero

Via F. De Sanctis 19 / 21, 80134 Naples, Italy
+ 39 0815518470
Website
Update attraction details
Ranked #1 of 169 attractions in Naples
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
Owner description: 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 » Owner description: 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
Write a Review

1,187 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    980
    154
    35
    11
    7
Date Rating
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Amazing marbles Veiled Christ and a fish net made from 1 piece of marble. Beautiful Baroque mausoleum. There are some weird anatomical statues. The only bad thing is that you are NOT allowed to take pictures.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Tehran, Iran
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

The marble statues are un believable , so real , so strong. You can spend hours looking at them and not getting tired of it.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Amsterdam
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Nice, but too much entrance fee for this small museo. And in my opinion not friendly employees inside the museo.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by adpatatje for Naples
Houston, Texas
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

This is a very small chapel, a bit off the beaten path in Old Naples, but not so hard to find. Everything is close in that area of town, if you can navigate the small streets. We recommend using a guide for a half day tour of old Naples if you have not been there before.The veiled Christ work was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by hopeful14 for Naples
Leeds, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Amazing sculpture and defintiely worth seeking out this small chapel. I was just as struck by the techniques and gravitas of hte other sculptures as much as the Christo Velato. While others in our group were in San Lorenzo I was determined to find this museum though had been told it was very well hidden. However, easy to find and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
lugano
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

See the amazing sculpture of the Cristo Velato and the rest of the Museum. Visit the nearby Via dei Tribunali with his famous pizzerias.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by traveladdictLugano for Naples
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Definitely do not miss this monument when you are in Naples. Although the highlight is the famous sculpture of Christ, seemingly covered by a marble "veil", the entire chapel needs to be experienced as a whole. There is a real aura there of mystique and genius....go.

Was this review helpful? Yes
Paris, France
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Even if you have very little time to sightsee in Naples I would rate this as a Must See! The Veiled Christ (Cristo Velato) gives you goose-bumps and they still don't know the sculptor's secret. Don't forget to go down the steps to see the male and female 'machine' where you see all the veins and arteries - it is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

The sculptures are very impressive. Very Baroque. It cost €7 per person which I thought expensive as it is a small chapel and nowhere near as good value as the main attraction in Naples.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by debfra44 for Naples
Florida
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

Religious or No, a visit to Naples without seeing the Veiled Christ is like a visit to Florence without seeing David....This sculpture is Breathtaking!... Don't Miss !

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by waterbeetle for Naples

Travelers who viewed Museo Cappella Sansevero also viewed

Naples, Province of Naples
Naples, Province of Naples
 
Naples, Province of Naples
 

Been to Museo Cappella Sansevero? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Museo Cappella Sansevero, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing