You will visit the jewels of the Neapolitan Baroque, artistic and architectural form that flourishes in the mid-seventeenth century with the works of some local architects very qualified and arrives, in the eighteenth century, at its peak thanks to the influences with the architecture related to the Roccocò styles and the Austrian Baroque. From this combination are born buildings of great artistic value that our guide will lead you to discover between the alleys and squares of the historic center.
You will know some of the symbolic churches of the time such as that of the Gesù Nuovo, St Gregorio Armeno and the church of Santa Maria del Purgatorio in Arco also known as the "cape and death". The visit will continue between the noble palaces, with their internal courtyards and the sumptuous facades, among which Palazzo San Felice stands out with the famous open staircase, used for the setting of scenes of famous films such as The Four Days of Naples, and the Gomorrah series but also inspiration for the set design of La Gatta Cenerentola.
From the crib tradition to the mythical figures of the munaciello and the beautiful m'Briana, the route will continue to the mysteries isiaci and the Sansevero Chapel, which will open the doors to alchemy, the mystery and legends related to the eclectic prince Raymond of Sangro and the famous Veiled Christ.
Duration: 3 hours
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