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
Frommer's
"The most famous basilica in Naples, this church was built in 1310." Full review
Time Out
"Built for Robert of Anjou's wife Sancia in the early 14th century, and has always been a favourite with local aristocracy." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Vast, Gothic and cleverly deceptive, the mighty Basilica di Santa Chiara stands at the heart of this tranquil monastery complex." Full review
Michelin Guide
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