Santa Maria Avvocata, Naples

Name: Santa Maria Avvocata
Address: Naples, Italy

#130 among attractions in Naples

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Santa Maria Avvocata is a Catholic church located at the end of Via Avvocata in Piazza Dante in the Historic Center of Naples, Italy. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°51'1"N, 14°14'55"E

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Municipalità 2 (San Giuseppe)Naples Italy

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Santa Maria Avvocata – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Gesù Nuovo, Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone, Santa Maria di Costantinopoli.

~1320 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Naples, Italy, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, or the National Archaeological Museum, is a treasure trove of ancient history and a must-see for any visitor to the city. Housed in a majestic 16th-century building that was originally a cavalry...
~1330 ftSE
Lavish church with striking stone facade
Gesù Nuovo, Naples
7 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.
~1520 ftSE
Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone, Naples
8 min walk • The Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone is a monumental aristocratic palace located on the calata Trinità maggiore number 2, in central Naples, province of Campania, Italy. The facade is at the edge of the Piazza del Gesu Nuovo.
~1140 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, Naples
6 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli is a 16th-century Roman Catholic church located on the street of the same name in Naples, Italy, and located a block north of the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples.
~1370 ftW
Church
Gesù e Maria Complex, Naples
7 min walk • Gesù e Maria Complex was a small monastic complex in Naples which also included the monastic church. The monastery buildings now house a hospital. It is sited on the summit of the zona di Pontecorvo. It was first built for the Dominican friar Silvio d'Atripalda in 1580 - he had obtained its site from Ascanio Coppola.
~420 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Architecture
San Giuseppe delle Scalze a Pontecorvo, Naples
3 min walk • San Giuseppe delle Scalze a Pontecorvo is a church, located in Salita Pontecorvo, in the historical center of Naples, Italy. The church was built in 1619 in the site where the Palazzo Spinelli a Pontecorvo stood, and was rebuilt in 1643 and 1660 by Cosimo Fanzago.
~1260 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Cable car
Santa Maria di Montesanto, Naples
7 min walk • The church of Santa Maria di Montesanto and the annexed monastery were built in Naples, Italy, by a community of Carmelite friars that had its origins in Montesanto, Sicily. The initial architect was Pietro De Marino, but the work including the cupola was completed by Dionisio Lazzari.
~730 ftSE
Square, Historic walking areas
Piazza Dante, Naples
4 min walk • Piazza Dante is a large public square in Naples, Italy, named after the poet Dante Alighieri. The square is dominated by a 19th-century statue of the poet Dante, sculpted by Tito Angelini.
~1430 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church
Croce di Lucca, Naples
7 min walk • The church of the Croce di Lucca is a religious edifice in central Naples, Italy, on the Via dei Tribunali. In 1534, the husband and wife, Andrea Sbarra and Cremona Spinelli founded at this site a monastery of the Carmelites. It was devoted to the image of the crucifix, similar to one venerated in Lucca.
~920 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
Port'Alba, Naples
5 min walk • The Port'Alba is the remnant of one of the city gates in Naples, Italy. It is located on the northwestern edge of Piazza Dante, just north of Vanvitelli's colonnade, which obscures the bastion into which the gate was carved.
~1310 ftS
Palace, Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Palazzo Doria d'Angri, Naples
7 min walk • The Palazzo Doria d’Angri is an historic building and monument in Naples in southern Italy located in Piazza 7 Settembre in the corner with the busy Via Toledo and Via Monteoliveto.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Maria Avvocata?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria di Caravaggio, Naples (2 min walk), San Giuseppe delle Scalze a Pontecorvo, Naples (3 min walk), Chiesa di San Potito, Naples (4 min walk), Teatro Bellini, Naples (4 min walk).

How to get to Santa Maria Avvocata by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Maria Avvocata:

Bus

Piazza Dante - Port'Alba • Lines: 139, 168, 178, 182, 584 (3 min walk)
Pessina Broggia - Centro Studi Cordano • Lines: 139, 168, 178, 584, R4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Dante • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Museo • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Train

Montesanto (7 min walk)
Napoli Montesanto (8 min walk)

Tram

Via Marina - Porta di Massa • Lines: 1, 4 (18 min walk)
Via Colombo - Porto • Lines: 1, 4 (21 min walk)

Light rail

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