Santa Chiara, Naples

Name: Santa Chiara
Address: Via Santa Chiara, 2, Naples, 80134, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 797 1224

#45 among attractions in Naples

Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites, More...

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Facts and practical information

Santa Chiara is a religious complex in Naples, Italy, that includes the Church of Santa Chiara, a monastery, tombs and an archeological museum. The Basilica church of Santa Chiara faces Via Benedetto Croce, which is the easternmost leg of Via Spaccanapoli. The church facade of Santa Chiara is diagonally across from the church of Gesù Nuovo. ()

Local name: Basilica di Santa Chiara Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 40°50'48"N, 14°15'13"E

Address

Via Santa Chiara, 2Municipalità 2 (Pendino)Naples 80134 Italy

Contact

+39 081 797 1224

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Santa Chiara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo di Sangro di Casacalenda, San Domenico Maggiore, Gesù Nuovo, Sant'Angelo a Nilo.

~660 ftNE
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo di Sangro di Casacalenda, Naples
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~790 ftN
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San Domenico Maggiore, Naples
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~570 ftNW
Lavish church with striking stone facade
Gesù Nuovo, Naples
3 min walk • The Gesù Nuovo Church stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of Naples, Italy. This historical church, with its striking façade, is an architectural marvel that dates back to the late Renaissance period.
~800 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
Sant'Angelo a Nilo, Naples
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~870 ftNE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
Palazzo di Sangro, Naples
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~980 ftN
Funerary chapel with renowned sculptures
Cappella Sansevero, Naples
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~670 ftW
Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone, Naples
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~360 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Marta, Naples
2 min walk • Santa Marta is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Benedetto Croce part of Spaccanapoli, in central Naples, Italy. It is located parallel to the convent of Santa Chiara, and stands in front of the Palazzo Filomarino della Rocca.
~500 ftSE
Church
Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi, Naples
3 min walk • Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi is a deconsecrated church dedicated to Cosmas and Damian in Naples. It is sited on largo Banchi Nuovi and owes its name to the Banchi Nuovi, whose loggia previously occupied the church's site. The church was founded in 1616 and re-used the loggia's facade.
~820 ftS
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Santa Maria Donnalbina, Naples
4 min walk • Santa Maria Donnalbina is a church located on the street of the same name in Naples, Italy. A church at the site existed in the 9th century, but was reconstructed in the 17th century by Bartolomeo Picchiatti, and the Baroque style church underwent further reconstructions under Arcangelo Guglielmelli.
~440 ftN
Palace, Visitor center, Historical place
Palazzo Venezia, Naples
3 min walk • The Palazzo Venezia is a historical building Via Benedetto Croce 19 in Naples, Italy, a section of a street, Spaccanapoli. It is next to three other important buildings of Naples: Filomarino Palace, Carafa della Spina Palace and Petrucci Palace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Chiara?

Nearby attractions include San Francesco delle Monache, Naples (1 min walk), Santa Marta, Naples (2 min walk), Palazzo Carafa della Spina, Naples (2 min walk), Palazzo Venezia, Naples (3 min walk).

How to get to Santa Chiara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Chiara:

Bus

Sant'Anna dei Lombardi - Ottica Sacco • Lines: 139, 584, R4 (5 min walk)
Monteoliveto - Facoltà Architettura • Lines: 139, 584, R4 (6 min walk)

Metro

Dante • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Università • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Tram

Via Marina - Porta di Massa • Lines: 1, 4 (9 min walk)
Via Colombo - Porto • Lines: 1, 4 (13 min walk)

Train

Montesanto (11 min walk)
Napoli Montesanto (13 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (22 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (28 min walk)