Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary

The church was built between 1290 and 1313, incorporating or replacing structures dating back to the early Christian period. Due to several earthquakes, the church underwent reconstruction and restoration several times; in fact, it has several architectural styles. The present facade dates from the 19th century and is in neo-Gothic style. The interior of the church is in the shape of a Latin cross, with three naves and ten side chapels. Among the latter are:

• the Basilica of Santa Restituta, the oldest church in the city (dating back to the 4th century), which houses the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, the oldest baptistery in the Western world;
• the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, where the relics of the patron saint of Naples are kept.

The cathedral is famous for the "miracle of San Gennaro": a ceremony is held with the two ampullae in which the saint's blood is kept, normally kept in the High Altar, during which people expect to witness the "prodigy of liquefaction," which is seen as an auspicious sign. The event takes place three times a year - on the first Sunday in May, Sept. 19 and Dec. 16 - and attracts many faithful and onlookers.

From the Chapel of St. Gennaro there is direct access to the Museum of the Treasure of St. Gennaro, where paintings, statues, busts, jewelry and precious textiles that the saint received as gifts over the years are preserved.

Opening times

Monday through Saturday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm / 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The hours of the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro are available on the official website

Price:

Visits to the Naples Cathedral are free, while the Museum of the Treasure of St. Gennaro is chargeable:

• Adults: € 12.00
• Reduced: (over 65, accompanying disabled persons, university students, law enforcement officers, teachers, season ticket holders, spectators and employees of the Naples Theater, ArteCard / Via Duomo La Via dei Musei / ICOM members / ACI / Touring club / ESA / Sii turista della tua città / Istituto accademia della moda / Cral L. Vanvitelli / Circuito Extramann / Artsupp Card holders): € 8.50
• Other concessions available for groups with guides, school groups and religious groups.
• Family (3 people; for each additional member over 12 years old purchase reduced 'additional family' rate): € 24.00
• Free for children under 12 years, accredited tour guides and journalists, disabled people with disability degree from 75%, accompanying teachers of school groups.

The audio guide is always included in the price.

For those wishing to visit the Chapel of San Gennaro with an audio guide, the cost is €5.00.

Reservations are not required, however it is recommended. By purchasing the ticket in advance, it is possible to skip the line.

Prices always updated on the museum's official website