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  • Things to see in Naples
    • Museums & Art Galleries of Naples >
      • Church Museums of Naples >
        • Sansevero Chapel Museum
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    • Churches of Naples >
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      • Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo
      • Basilica di San Francesco di Paola
      • Basilica di Santa Restituta
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      • San Pietro a Majella
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      • Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno
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      • Galleria Borbonica
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      • La Neapolis Sotterrata
    • Squares of Naples >
      • Piazza del Plebiscito
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Naples Review is a web guide to the city of Naples in Italy written exclusively in English. There are so many sides to this fascinating city and through the pages of this website we aim to point you in the direction of the highlights and hidden gems. Naples is one of the oldest cities in Europe and was once one of the biggest in the world. Walking its streets now you'll find history seeping from every pore and behind the facade of almost every building you'll find an intriguing story. There's also a city underneath the city, an underground labyrinth of tunnels and secret passages that are equally as interesting as the sprawling metropolis above ground. If you're planning a trip to Naples and you'd like some advice, feel free to drop me a line and I'll be happy to help.  

Dion Protani, Naples Review - info@italyreview.com.

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The Sansevero Chapel Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Naples, largely due to its most famous exhibit - "Il Cristo Velato" (The Veiled Christ); a remarkable piece of sculpture by Giuseppe Sammartino. Sculpted from a single piece of marble, the work shows a dead Christ covered in a veil that almost feels life-like.

​There are further, incredible sculptures on display from 
Francesco Celebrano and although not nearly as famous, just as impressive as the Veiled Christ. 
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"The Veiled Christ" at Sansevero Chapel Museum
Also on display in the museum is a seemingly incongruous area down a flight of stairs where you'll find two bodies (a man and a woman) preserved in glass cabinets. The original curator of the museum: a certain Prince Raimondo, was an alchemist who developed a liquid to keep certain internal organs preserved, something which led to his eventual excommunication by the pope! It's certainly a quite macabre sight and not for the feint-hearted but these various exhibits create a memorable experience and one that's highly recommended. 

Such is the clamour to visit the museum that it's nearly always extremely busy with long queues outside its entrance. The ticket office lies just a few doors down from the entrance but you can gain faster access by booking your tickets on-line; below you'll see a green button which takes you to the museum's official website (in English), where you can purchase your tickets. 

The museum is located in the heart of the Centro Storico (historic centre) on Via Francesco de Sanctis. The museum is open every day from 09:00 to 19:00 apart from Tuesdays when it's closed all day. Adults above 25 years old pay €7 while there are various concessions for children, younger adults and Artecard holders. The "skip the line" tickets bought on-line come with a €2 booking fee which is certainly worth the time it will save you. 

One important thing to note is that photographs are strictly prohibited in the museum and the rule is rigorously enforced. ​

THINGS  TO  SEE  IN  NAPLES

There is so much to see in the city of Naples, however a lot of it is quite hidden! Follow our guides to find old theatres among people's basements and beautiful churches around the most unlikely of corners. Of course not to forget the impressive sites of Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum just a short train or coach ride away!  

NAPLES  TRAVEL  GUIDE

With the nearby airport, taxis and airport shuttle service as well as the port and train station - Naples is a very easy city to reach. In the city itself the streets of Naples are hectic, though if you feel brave enough you can rent cars, mopeds, bikes, segways and more and then join in the fun to make your own way around the city!

NAPLES  HOTELS

Not sure where to stay in Naples? View our comprehensive guide to hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, apartments and villas as well as a guide to what you will find in each wonderful area of the city. Whether it's something by the sea, overlooking the city from a height or in the middle of the historical centre, the choice is vast.

THINGS  TO  DO  IN  NAPLES

While many use the city as a base for day trips or a port stop, there is so much hidden in the city of Naples to do and see. From underground tours, the best food (many would argue!) in Italy to sailing, segways and museums - no matter your tastes, you won’t be short of things to do on your city break in Naples. 

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Naples Review is part of the Italy Review network of websites, aimed at making life easier for English-speaking people travelling throughout Italy.
For advice on other locations in Italy please visit my websites below:
Capri Island Review
Basilicata Review
Ischia Review
Abruzzo Review
Sorrento Review
Procida Review
Amalfi Coast Review
Veneto Review
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        • Sansevero Chapel Museum
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        • Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
        • San Lorenzo Maggiore
        • Pio Monte della Misericordia
        • Santa Maria Donnaregina Vecchia
        • Girolamini
      • Naples National Archaeological Museum
      • Certosa di San Martino
      • Royal Palace of Naples
      • Royal Palace of Capodimonte
      • Villa Pignatelli
      • Coral Jewellery Museum
      • Villa Floridiana
      • MADRE Museum
    • Churches of Naples >
      • Naples Cathedral
      • Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo
      • Basilica di San Francesco di Paola
      • Basilica di Santa Restituta
      • Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore
      • Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore
      • San Pietro a Majella
      • Chiesa di Sant'Angelo a Nilo
      • Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno
    • Underground Naples >
      • Galleria Borbonica
      • Catacombs of San Gennaro
      • Napoli Sotterranea
      • Cimitero delle Fontanelle
      • Catacombs of San Gaudioso
      • La Neapolis Sotterrata
    • Squares of Naples >
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      • Piazza Dante
      • Piazza Bellini
      • Piazza del Gesu Nuovo
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      • Piazza Garibaldi
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      • Piazza Trieste e Trento
    • Castles of Naples >
      • Castel dell'Ovo
      • Castel Sant'Elmo
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      • Pompeii
      • Herculaneum
      • Pausilypon Archaeological Park
      • Phlegraean Fields
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      • Ischia
      • Capri
      • Procida
      • Nisida
    • Parks & Gardens of Naples >
      • Real Bosco di Capodimonte
      • Parco Virgiliano
      • Villa Comunale
    • Landmarks of Naples >
      • Mount Vesuvius
      • Galleria Umberto I
    • Theatres of Naples >
      • Teatro San Carlo
      • Teatro Bellini
  • Naples Itineraries
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      • Ferry Tickets & Timetables for Crossings Between Sicily & Naples
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      • Ferry Tickets & Timetables for Crossings Between the Aegadian Islands & Naples
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    • Sea Ports in the Gulf of Naples >
      • Sorrento
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    • Areas of Naples >
      • Vomero
      • Posillipo
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      • Centro Storico
      • Mergellina
      • Chiaia
    • Famous Streets of Naples >
      • Via San Gregorio Armeno
      • Spaccanapoli
      • Lungomare Caracciolo
      • Via dei Tribunali
      • Corso Umberto I
      • Via Toledo