Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
5 expert reviews
“A stark and telling contrast to the opulence of the nearby Gesù Nuovo, Santa Chiara is the leading Angevin Gothic monument in Naples.”
– Fodor's
"The most famous basilica in Naples, this church was built in 1310." Full review
"Built for Robert of Anjou's wife Sancia in the early 14th century, and has always been a favourite with local aristocracy." Full review
Top choice
"Vast, Gothic and cleverly deceptive, the mighty Basilica di Santa Chiara stands at the heart of this tranquil monastery complex." Full review
1 Star
"In the 18C into a garden and planted with orange, medlar and cypress trees, separated by ceramic paved paths: a minor miracle of harmony and tranquillity!" Full review