Visiting Naples
means visiting San Gennaro
The legacy left by the Patron Saint of Naples is incredible. History and legend, devotion and art come together in a truly unique form of alchemy
Relics
The relics of San Gennaro have been disputed for centuries
Treasure
A collection of precious items and priceless works of art
Vows
The city’s vow for salvation from war, pestilence, and earthquakes
It is impossible to understand Naples without getting to know San Gennaro
Discover
a royal admiration
Sovereigns, Popes, Illustrious men of all ages and People have demonstrated their admiration for San Gennaro by offering gifts of the highest quality
Charles III of Spain
1743
King Ferdinand IV of Naples
1761
Maria Caroline of Austria
1775
Joseph Bonaparte
1806
Pope Pius IX
1848
Admire
a collection
of inestimable value
Over the course of seven hundred years, a unique collection has been formed
the fruit of the generosity on the part of devotees from all social backgrounds
The Treasure of San Gennaro
Contemplate
masterpieces
of immense beauty
A precious treasury consisting of sublime works of art,
examples of refined Neapolitan technical mastery
An authentic goldsmith embroidery, one of the most precious piece of jewellery in the whole world
3964
precious gems
3328
diamonds
198
emeralds
168
rubies
18
kg weight
The best artists vied for San Gennaro
The world’s first example of three-dimensional plastic of a city made in silver
Explore
an art Museum
without equal
Kept away from the world for centuries, the Treasure of San Gennaro is now finally shown to the public in all its beauty
Since 2003, it has been possible to admire the most important works donated to the Patron Saint of Naples thanks to the establishment of the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro is an essential stop for those who want to visit Naples, as witnessed by the people who have already been…
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