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San Domenico Maggiore
This huge church, under constructin from 1289 to 1324, was re-designed in a neo-Gothic manner in the 1850s. The chaples contain precious sculptures, frescoes, paintings and finely carved Renaissance tombs of important figures.
Address: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore 8A Naples NA Italy
 +39 (0) 081 459188
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Church of the Santa Maria di Piedigrotta (Chiesa della Santa Maria di Piedigrotta)
First erected in the 14th century the basilica of Santa Maria di Piedigrotta was rebuilt 100 years later, and then restores again in 1853. One of Naples' more popular churches, its artifacts feature a wooden statue of the Madonna by artist Pier Paolo Farinelli. The church is the site of a popular festival every year.
Address: Piazza di Santa Maria di Piedigrotta Naples NA Italy
+39 (0) 081 669761
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Santa Chiara
From the 1300s on, this church has been a favourite for Neapolitans, and was patronized by the powerful House of Anjou. Heartbreakingly, it was damaged by Second World War bombers, but has been almost fully restored. Several remnants remain, including Giotto's depiction of the Crucifixion.
Address: Via Benedetto Croce Naples NA Italy
+39 (0) 081 5526280
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Il Duomo Naples
Built where there was once a temple to the god of Neptune, the original 1272 building was largely destroyed by a 1456 earthquake. Since then, the Duomo has undergone many transformations, but its value for the city's native population does not lie in its structure. Three vials of Naples'patron saint, San Gennaro's, blood are stored in one of the chapels, and are brought out ceremoniously three times a year for Neapolitans to pray for the safety of their city. If successful, faithful believe the blood will liquify.
Address: Via del Duomo 147 Naples NA Italy
+39 (0) 081 449097
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Gesł Nuovo
Originally slated to be part of a palace, plans changed for this 16th-century building, and instead it became a detailed baroque church. A votive chapel dedicated to San Ciro in the corner is chock-full of offers meant as thanks for help in matters of health and medicine.
Address: Piazza Gesł Nuovo Naples NA Italy
+39 (0) 081 5518613
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San Gennaro extra Moenia
The Basilica of San Gennaro extra Moenia was built in the 5th century and is mostly preserved in its original state.
Address: Via San Gennaro dei Poveri, 25 Naples NA Italy
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San Lorenzo Maggiore
Referred to as a layered church, the San Lorenzo Maggiore, this 1265 Gothic church was built over a 6th-century basilica, which was itself initially erected on top of ancient Roman remains. The cloisters have artifacts from Roman Naples' treasury and marketplace.
Address: Via Tribunali 316 Naples NA Italy
+39 (0) 081 290580
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