Audio guide NAPLES CATHEDRAL (EN)

2:25

FACADE

In this architectural complex you can still find traces of ancient buildings of worship: the Oratory of Santa Maria del Principio that was commissioned by the first bishop of Naples, the Basilica of...

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2:50

INTERIOR

Now enter the Cathedral and get a quick idea of its structure: it is a Latin cross with 3 naves and preserves its original 14th-century layout. You immediately notice that the Cathedral of Naples is a...

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2:38

ST. JANUARIUS CHAPEL

As I mentioned, the Chapel of Saint Januarius belongs to the City of Naples and not to the Church: in fact, in 1527 it was the city of Naples that asked for the patron's protection following the war...

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2:37

SUCCORPO OR CARAFA CHAPEL

Now let's get back to the Cathedral and continue along the right nave up to the transverse arm: here in the second chapel known as the Chapel of the Assumption, you'll find the altarpiece with The...

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2:36

SAINT RESTITUTA

Your visit continues with the other chapels at the back left of the Cathedral, where you can admire more 14th-century Gothic frescoes and two large canvases by Giorgio Vasari that were originally...

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Naples CATHEDRAL

FACADE

INTERIOR

ST. JANUARIUS CHAPEL

SUCCORPO OR CARAFA CHAPEL

SAINT RESTITUTA