Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro Guided Tour

Join us to discover the history of the patron saint of Naples on this guided tour of the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro. We'll explore a significant example of Neapolitan Baroque.

Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet on Via Duomo, in the historic center of Naples. From there, we'll access the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro to learn about its history.

San Gennaro is the patron saint of Naples. His Royal Chapel houses his relics and numerous pieces of art donated by various Popes, sovereigns, and the Neapolitan people.

During the tour, we'll see the sacristy, tour the chapels, and observe nearly 50 sculptures made of gold, silver, bronze, and precious stones. A notable representation of Neapolitan Baroque.

We will also delve into the biography of San Gennaro, unveiling legends surrounding his birth and discussing his martyrdom in the 4th century.

After a visit lasting 50-60 minutes, we'll conclude the tour and leave the chapel.