Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi, Naples

Name: Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi
Address: 1 Vico Pazzariello, Naples, Italy

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Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi, Naples

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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. It was extended later in the 17th century, including a scheme led by the engineer Luigi Giura. Its high altarpiece is now in the Diocesan Museum. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°50'45"N, 14°15'17"E

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1 Vico PazzarielloMunicipalità 2 (Pendino)Naples Italy

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Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi?

Nearby attractions include Basilica di San Giovanni Maggiore, Naples (2 min walk), Santa Chiara, Naples (3 min walk), Santa Maria dell'Aiuto, Naples (3 min walk), Porto, Naples (3 min walk).

How to get to Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santi Cosma e Damiano ai Banchi Nuovi:

Metro

Università • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Dante • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Bus

Sanfelice - Bovio • Lines: R2, R4 (4 min walk)
Monteoliveto - Facoltà Architettura • Lines: 139, 584, R4 (5 min walk)

Tram

Via Marina - Porta di Massa • Lines: 1, 4 (7 min walk)
Via Colombo - Porto • Lines: 1, 4 (11 min walk)

Train

Montesanto (13 min walk)
Napoli Montesanto (14 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (21 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (27 min walk)