Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli
11 expert reviews
“State of the art visitor facilities, airy rooms and terraced gardens with sweeping views over the Naples waterfront make the Certosa one of the city's must-sees.”
– Time Out
Frommer's
"Originally built in 1325 and rebuilt in the 17th century, this great monastery complex has been restored to its original beauty." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The monastery turned museum has impressive gardens." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Certosa di San Martino yields awesome views in all directions." Full review
Fodor's
"Atop a rocky promontory with a fabulous view of the entire city... the Certosa di San Martino is a monastery that seems more like a palace." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Rooms dedicated to decorative arts, the theatre, 19C Neapolitan painting and depictions of the city." Full review
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Don't miss the section on nativity scenes with a very fine collection of 18C-19C Neapolitan terracotta figurines
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A beautiful view across the sea, a church with sumptuous Baroque decoration, a harmonious cloister and a museum of Neapolitan nativity scenes." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The lavishly Baroque interior of this church has pictures by Carracciolo, Guido Reni and Simon Vouet." Full review
Afar Magazine
"For art accompanied by fabulous city views, head up to the hilltop Vomero neighborhood and the vast 14th-century monastery of San Martino. " Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Splendid views across the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius, a church with sumptuous Baroque decoration...collection of Neapolitan nativity scenes: all this awaits visitors at the Certosa di San Martino." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Founded in the 14th century as a Carthusian monastery, the Certosa e Museo di San Martino sits high above the city on Vomero hill, leaving visitors in awe of its intricate exteriors, immaculately-designed cloisters and sweeping skyline views" Full review