Gesù Nuovo

Gesù Nuovo, originally a palace, was converted into a church in the 16th century and is a prime example of Neapolitan Baroque. Its most striking feature is the rusticated piperno stone facade, which gives it a fortress-like appearance. Inside, the church is a riot of color and ornamentation, with frescoed ceilings, marble inlays, and gilded stuccoes. The interior houses important artworks, including paintings by Luca Giordano and a sacristy with frescoes by Francesco Solimena. The church is also known for its connection to the Jesuit order and the cult of Saint Giuseppe Moscati, a modern saint whose tomb is located here.

Don't miss

• The distinctive piperno stone facade, a rare example of rusticated stonework on a church
• The frescoed ceiling by Giovanni Lanfranco and others, depicting the Ascension of Christ
• The Chapel of Saint Giuseppe Moscati, containing the tomb of the 20th-century doctor-saint
• The sacristy with frescoes by Francesco Solimena and stucco work by Domenico Vaccaro