The heart of Naples keeps a

fabulous treasure

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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 St. Gennaro kept in the bust

The relics of San Gennaro have been disputed for centuries

Treasure

The Lofrano Chalice

A collection of precious items and priceless works of art

Vows

San Gennaro painted by Francesco Solimena

The city’s vow for salvation from war, pestilence, and earthquakes

It is impossible to understand Naples without getting to know San Gennaro

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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 - Naples

Charles III of Spain

1743

King Ferdinand IV of Naples

King Ferdinand IV of Naples

1761

Queen Maria Carolina of Austria

Maria Caroline of Austria

1775

Joseph Bonaparte king of Naples

Joseph Bonaparte

1806

Pope Pius IX

Pope Pius IX

1848

Admire

a collection
of inestimable value

Detail of the Reliquary of St. Gennaro's blood

Over the course of seven hundred years, a unique collection has been formed

Detail of the Chalice offered by Pope Pius IX

the fruit of the generosity on the part of devotees from all social backgrounds

The Treasure of San Gennaro

Collar of the Treasure of St. Gennaro

Contemplate

masterpieces
of immense beauty

A precious treasury consisting of sublime works of art,
examples of refined Neapolitan technical mastery

Jeweled miter of St. Gennaro

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

Detail of the silver statue of St. Irene

The world’s first example of three-dimensional plastic of a city made in silver

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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

Silver statue of St. Michael

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

Ciborium jeweled
Showecases in the Museum of the Treasure of St. Gennaro - Naples

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