A majestic setting to cross paths with the faithful. Yelper Leif perfectly describes all it…read moreentails. I agree architecturally, the tower is a nice touch, a visual treat, and certainly less common around many of the country's great cathedrals.

While visiting old Pompei it is worth spending some time in new Pompei. Here we find Basilica del…read moreSanto Rosario. To some surprise this is not a very old building. Those churches often are. No, this one was built in late 19th Century. But style and expression follow the traditional pattern, but in one way it is modernized, when it comes to the technic used to decorate the inside. No description here but the inside is richly painted and quite impressing. Basilica del Santo Rosario is big and the whole complex really breathtaking. Not at least the tower in front of the entrance where you can take the lift and have a fantastic view of the whole Pompei Valley with Mount Vesuvius the Vulcano and the Golf of Naples.

As the key historical attraction in Amalfi, located in Piazza Duomo minutes from the waterfront,…read moreits dominating Moorish-influenced facade of alternating stone colors catches the attention of every passersby. The exterior renovated in the 19th century resulted in its current form today, the interior is much older dating back from 10th century. The building was constructed over a 6th century church, with those remains composing the simple and austere Basilica of the Crucifix that houses a museum of the church's treasures of religious ritual objects and artifacts. Other decorative styles are represented here as well--the main nave and aisles of the cathedral originally erected in the 1st century then revised in the 18th century, and the ornate Crypt from the early 13th century exemplify lavish Baroque designs, while the remaining frescoes within the chapels surrounding in The Cloister of the Paradise are 13th and 14th century Byzantine works. As of April 2026, tickets to enter are €4 for adults and €2 for children. Hours are daily between 9:00am to 6:55pm, last entry at 6:30pm. The cathedral only is open for prayer daily from 7:30-10:00am and 5:00-7:30pm. While not large, it's worth a look--the design of the cloister is intimate and unique. It's always awe-inspiring to come face to face with art that's outlived so many centuries of history, and probably will endure for much longer than us. They have placards in most spaces with English translations, though more details in Italian. You could spend about 30-45 minutes here. For more info: https://www.visitamalfi.info/en/points-of-interest-in-amalfi/st-andrews-cathedral/ https://www.travelamalficoast.it/en/the-cathedral-of-amalfi

This church is absolutely stunning and worth the trip up all those stairs to get to see it…read more I honestly do not think it's worth any admission price to enter, even if it's under 5 euro each to get in. We paid less to see some amazing things at other places so the value wasn't there for me. So even if you don't want to enter, I still think it's a great view from the cathedral down to the city. There are also some cool architectural details you can look at without going inside. Ans it's cool up here, so if you're trying to get away from the heat, for free, this is your place to go.

A beautiful church with many impressive statues, altars and artifacts. The architecture was…read morewonderful and the details on the statues made some of them seem almost real. This church is most memorable and is a must see Cathedral if you visit this city.

Remarkable church featuring paintings by Vasari, a room with majolica tile floors (you can't…read moreactually walk on the majolica) , statues, tombs of the local nobility and extensive frescos and statues. The outside is not impressive except for the Saturday leading to the entrance. Located in a workaday area between the central station and the archeological museum.

This is the Monumental complex of Santa Chiara. Located just at the back of the Basilica Santa…read moreChiara itself. Entrance is €6. Located in the heart of Naples, serene place. This place is a religious complex dating from the 1300's. It's magnificent majolica-tiled cloister & museum. Less crowded during our visit and I definitely liked it. A good alternative to another well known museum

The Santuario del Carmine is a beautiful church in Sorrento. Located in the historic center of…read moreSorrento near Piazza Tasso, it was originally built in the 3rd century. The "newer" church was rebuilt in the 16th century. A primitive church was built around the third century, between 230 and 240. During the period of the rule of Diocletian, residents of Sorrento, Marco, Quartilla, Quintino, and Quintilla were executed as followers of the Christianity according to the laws imposed by the harsh Roman emperor. In the sixteenth century, a newer church was built on the site of the historic church. The church today has been restored in the classic Baroque style. Nice to go inside to view the single nave and side altars. The apse is decorated with paintings depicting some episodes from the life of the Madonna: Sant'Anna with the Virgin Child, the Assumption of Mary, and the Annunciation. On the main altar, there is a copy of the Madonna Bruna. Love paintings from the Neapolitan school especially the Madonna with Child. I was the only one in this church when I visited Sorrento during a shore excursion with Concetta Violante from World Tours. I said a prayer and made a donation. A very peaceful and beautiful church to visit.

When I walked into this church complex on a grey Tuesday morning around 9am, I didn't know what to…read moreexpect aside from the cream colored ceiling with inset paintings in the famous Sacristy of Vasari. Built in 1411 as Santa Maria Monteoliveto, part of the Olivetan order supported by the Neapolitan aristocracy in prestige and finance, the church during those times was located outside the city walls, a self-sustaining monastic community. Later in 1798, when another church on nearby land dedicated to Sant Anna was severely damaged during an earthquake, the Archconfraternity of the Lombardi (a Catholic lay brotherhood based in Naples,) obtained the sale of the Monteoliveto building and converted it from monastery to the church it is today. On entry there's a simple hallway with a counter on the left from where to purchase tickets, and show your city/museum pass for reduced admission. Current admission as of April 2026 is €8 for regular adults; €6 reduced for those under 26, students, teachers, journalists; €6.50 with certain city/museum passes; free for children under 12, disabled and caregivers, tour guides. Tickets are available for purchase online too. Architectural details and artwork hailing from the Renaissance adorn multiple chapels, ceilings, altarpieces. The aforementioned Sacristy of Vasari, transformed by Giorgio Vasari from its prior medieval style, incorporates painted geometric forms and symbolic figures depicting the 48 Ptolameic constellations personified across the vaulted ceiling, a sight to behold! The wood panel artwork lining the walls are some of the most intricate I've seen too! The "Lamentation of the Dead Christ" is a collection of life-sized terra cotta statues by Guido Mazzoni, known for his masterful rendering of facial expressions capturing emotions. Seven characters form a semicircle around the body of Christ, though when I was there they were placed out of order due to restoration work. The smaller chapels lining the nave each stand out in character too. Eye-catching frescos and architectural elements aside, what warmed my heart was how thoughtful and friendly the staff was here, both 1) the staff at the front desk at the time of purchasing my ticket, and on seeing me look confused, directed me on the path to the rest of the church, 2) the maintenance/cleaning staff who kindly gave me pointers on the flow of the visit while I was walking around, in a very polite manner, not the usual "you're going the wrong direction" type of grunt. Thanks for making my visit such a pleasant one! In total spent about 45 minutes here, aside from me there were only a handful of other visitors. For more info: https://www.santannadeilombardi.com/en/

This beautiful church was designed as part of the Centro direzionale di Napoli construction…read moreproject. It was completed in October 1990 and was inaugurated by Pope John Paul II and than elevated to parish status in 2001. It's definitely different with a triangular design that makes it stand out from the steel and glass structures all around. The interior is similarly unusual with polished marble floors, beautiful wood pews and plenty of light from above. Unlike so many classic churches that are dark, this one is light and airy and modern. [Review 19247 overall - 395 in Italy - 217 of 2023.]