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Museum · Napoli (NA)

Sansevero Chapel

  • Not to be missed
  • Visit: about 45 min
Sansevero Chapel
Photo: David Sivyer · CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized

The chapel in Naples' historic centre where you can admire Giuseppe Sanmartino's Veiled Christ.

The chapel was transformed in the 18th century by Raimondo di Sangro, Prince of Sansevero, a scientist and alchemist. At its centre lies the Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino, whose marble veil seems transparent.Around it stand the statues of Modesty and Disillusion and, in the underground chamber, the mysterious "anatomical machines". The visit is short but very popular: booking is advisable.

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