Pio Monte della Misericordia
7 expert reviews
“The adjoining art gallery houses a delightful private collection of paintings and furniture, including works by Luca Giordano, Giuseppe Ribera and Massimo Stazione.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's
"One of Naples's most important paintings is housed in this modest, octagonal chapel: Caravaggio's seminal 1607 Seven Acts of Mercy." Full review
Time Out
"The confraternity still exists today, and donates funds to schools, churches and hospitals." Full review
Fodor's
"One of Spaccanapoli's defining sites, this octagonal church was built around the corner from the Duomo for a charitable institution." Full review
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Pride of place is given to the great Caravaggio above the altar
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Six altarpieces, their subject-matter relating to the institution's works of charity, are kept there." Full review
Frommer's
"One of Naples's most important paintings is housed in this modest, octagonal chapel: Caravaggio's seminal 1607 Seven Acts of Mercy...it shows the Virgin and Child borne by angels with huge wings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Houses a small, satisfying collection of Renaissance and baroque art... yet it's the painting above the main altar that steals the show." Full review