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Pio Monte della Misericordia

Via dei Tribunali 253, Naples, Italy
081-446944
Ranked #19 of 134 attractions in Naples
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Granada, Spain
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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I would recommend this for anyone interested in history of art, the chapel is unusual and of course, the Seven Acts of Mercy by Caravaggio is splendid. However, be sure to go upstairs to the trustee's meeting room and view it from the little balcony there as you get the right perspective and better lighting. Some other very interesting paintings,... More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

interesting church and attached mansion containing many works of art, I think would benefit from a guided tour More

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Bari, Italy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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The main and almost sole star of this church is the breathtaking painting of Caravaggio that is put at the central altar. The painting is about the 7 works of mercy that priests had to perform in order to be given a position inside the church. In the upper floor there is an amazing wooden table that shows the order... More

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011
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Caravaggio work displayed here is just stunning! Amazing! Nothing to complain, are you kidding me? The most gorgeous painting is inside! More

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Qormi
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2011
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The Pio Monte della Misericordia is a church (free entrance) and a museum (6euros). We visited the church for free. The church is along the way from the Train station to the city centre (Decumano Maggiore). It is below street level - you have to descend some stairs to enter the church. The church has the Seven Acts of Mercy... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011
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Located in a church deep in the middle of the historical centre. We didn't visit the art gallery, but went into the church, and saw the painting for free. As its free there is really no reason you shouldn't go in and have a look. Painting could be better lit, but its well worth it anyway. More

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Genoa, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011
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Pio Monte della Misericordia The main reason to visit this church and small adjoining picture gallery is to view the famous alter piece, Seven Acts of Mercy painted by Caravaggio. In the church and small picture gallery there are other important baroque paintings, religious art and vestments, furniture, challises, tabernacles in silver and gold worth visiting on the upper floor... More

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Rovereto, Italy
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011

in the heart of downtown Naples (somehow scary to reach) ... but be aware that you will be amazed. The place has both a (i) Cappella (small church) with several paintings (you don`t wanna miss "le sette opere della misericordia" by Caravaggio) and a (ii) Art exhibition. The history of the place is interesting. It was founded to help people... More

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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2011
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This is a small church in a fairly nondescript side road in the Centro Storico. But it's a must to visit, as it contains Caravaggio's most famous Naples work, 'The Seven Acts of Mercy'. There's also a quite extensive art gallery above the church with a fine collection of religious works by Naples artists. You can go into the church... More

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Pisa, Italy
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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