Duomo
Via Duomo, tel. 081 449.097. The cathedral, which was consecrated in 1315 in the presence of Robert of Anjou and Queen Sancha, has been restructured over the centuries. Of great historic and artistic value is the Chapel where the Treasure of St. Gennaro is kept, with the flasks containing the saint’s blood. Every year in May and September the blood liquefies, a miracle that has been studied by scientists from all over the world. Also worth visiting is the Chapel of St. Restituta, the first Christian basilica in Naples, subsequently incorporated into the cathedral.

Santa Chiara
Via Benedetto Croce, tel. 081 552.62.09. Santa Chiara is certainly one of the most important Angevin monuments in Naples, originally built in the early 14th century. The interior was altered in the 18th century to the Baroque style. In 1943 the church was heavily damaged during an air-raid and was later restored to its original style (Provençal Gothic). It was here that the Neapolitan royal families and nobility worshipped. The splendid 14th century tomb of Robert of Anjou con be seen behind the main altar. The adjoining monastery with its choirstalls and frescoes and the majolica-tiled cloister restored in the 18th century by Domenico Vaccaro, are well worth a visit.

Gesù Nuovo
Piazza del Gesù, tel. 081.551.86.13. This church was originally built in the late 16th century on the pre - mises of the Palazzo Sanseverino, belonging to the Prince of Salerno. The rusticated 15th century façade was originally intended for their palace. Inside this imposing church the floors and walls are coloured marble. The Altar and sidechapels are sumptuously decorated, and the church contains valuable paintings and sculptures.

San Domenico Maggiore
Piazza San Domenico, tel. 081 459.188. The Gothic church of San Domenico, dating back to the late 13th century, has been restructured many times over the centuries. In the 17th century it was decorated in the Baroque style, through it was restored to the Gothic style in the 19th century. In the right-hand aisle the remains of the original Byzantine church can be seen. The Chapel of the Crucifix and the Ve - stry are particularly interesting to visit.

Santa Maria del Carmine
Piazza del Carmine, tel. 200.605. Santa Maria del Carmine is the landmark of this district, which is famous as the place where the Neapolitan revolution started in 1647, led by Masaniello. Already in exstence in the 12th century, the church was later restructured around 1283-1300 to incorporate a small church containing the Holy Virgin called «La Bruna». To the right of the façade is a narrow belltower with a pinnacle covered in majolica tiles, designed by Fra’ Nuvolo in the early 17th century. Every year on July 15th, to celebrate the feast of the Madonna del Carmine, there is an impressive firework display, which simulates the burning of the church tower.

Sant’Anna dei Lombardi
Piazza Monteoliveto, tel. 081 551.33.33. Built in 1411, this church was completely restructured in the 17th century. It has been defined as a «museum of the Renaissance », due to the many beautiful sculptures it contains. Particularly noteworthy is a group of eight terracotta figures (originally painted) representing a Pietà and modelled by Guido Mazzoni in 1492.