List of churches of Naples

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This list of the churches of Naples lists essentially the structures of historical and artistic interest, built in the city since the period of early christian until the Nineteenth century.

Christianity and religion in general has always been an important part of the cultural and social life of Naples, Italy, and according to the historiography and official sources, there are approximately five hundred buildings that constitute a rich heritage history of artistic, architectural, civil and spiritual, which is formed in the course of seventeen centuries Naples was nicknamed the"city of five hundred cupolas". Many experts argue, however, that this number is largely under-evaluated, since, in this number, are not included in the structures of worship less important as those of the cemetery of Poggioreale, which are not always listed.

The cathedral of Naples is the most important place of worship of the city which is the seat of the archdiocese and each year the ten-nine September, it hosts the miracle of st. The list includes the churches of Naples, all of roman catholic to three exceptions, that of the anglican church, the lutheran church and the waldensian church.

In addition, some churches have recently been lent to the various orthodox patriarchates."The thing that seemed the more extraordinary at Naples is the quantity and the extraordinary beauty of its churches.

I can tell you without exaggeration that it is beyond anything that can be imagined"The first churches of Naples date back to the"edict of tolerance"constantine of Milan in the year. In the city we find different types of trace paleochristian The most remarkable are those remains of apses, frescoes that are located in the cellars of the most recent baroque churches or those whose architecture early christian mixed with the artistic currents in the successive which have given body to the churches"hybrid". Examples of christian churches"pure", or almost honest, are located in some catacombs. Among the oldest christian churches are the basilica of San Pietro ad Aram the building, although rebuilt according to other criteria, it still has some characteristics christian as its underground who have kept strictly to the art and architecture of the original. A similar case is established by the church of San Giorgio Maggiore, which has in its interior a rare example of apse ancient full. As regards the gothic churches, the basilica of Santa Chiara which with its elegant style and provence with its nave long m (choir included) and high (m), is the largest gothic building in the city. Inside it, there are many funerary monuments of various dynasties or noble families of the time. Other examples are constituted by the church of San Domenico Maggiore, built according to the classical canons of gothic, remodelled during the Renaissance and the church of San Pietro a Majella (it), the structure of which has kept the look bare original with the exception of the ceiling in baroque style. The basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore is a mixture of French gothic style and a franciscan. She also underwent alterations in the baroque style The Renaissance has established itself thanks to Alfonso II of Naples, who made Naples one of the main cities of his time. In reality, the links art and culture with Florence had already caused a change in the architectural context of the city. This mutation is mainly reflected by the church of the Gesù Nuovo in Naples, with its classical facade to the diamond-point is the reflection of the first architectural elements of the renaissance style of Naples. Another remarkable example of this trend is the church of Sant Anna dei Lombardi (it), which by its chapels at the central level shows the influence of similar constructions of florence. Finally, the arrival of mannerism causes the end of the Renaissance in Naples with a final impressive building, the church of Santa Maria la Nova (it) The monumental churches of Naples are for the most part under a skin baroque. Their paintings, especially those of the Seventeenth century were directly or indirectly influenced by Caravaggio, and architecture has respected the canons of the roman baroque, for about thirty years replaced by the following by the decorations in marble and stucco of the baroque neapolitan. The carthusian monastery of San Martino which is one of the most important monumental complexes and religious of Naples, is one of the most important examples of this artistic trend. Another important example of a baroque building in the neapolitan of the Seventeenth century is established by the royal chapel of the Tesoro of San Gennaro (it) of the cathedral of Naples, rich in marbles, frescoes, paintings and works of art of the main artists of the time. Among the more recent churches of Naples are those from the neo-classicism. They can be divided into two distinct categories: religious buildings (like chartreuse), the basilicas and the churches the most significant are all located in the historic centre, the only exceptions being the basilica of Santa Maria della Neve in the district of Ponticelli, and the church of San Giuseppe Maggiore dei Falegnami in the district of Poggioreale (it)On the list also the nunneries or convents, which deserve a specific description by their interest in monumental although less well known. It is also important to emphasize the religious buildings that have particular historical interest. After the monastery, basilicas, and churches as major buildings of worship are listed in alphabetical order.

The name maggiore ("major") many buildings of worship mentioned refers to no title assigned by the ecclesiastical authorities, but bears witness to their antiquity.

It can be derived: The name"maggiore"has been awarded to churches that have a great importance, religious or historical, as for the church of S. Trinità Maggiore or the chiesa Maggiore (known as one of the Girolamini).