Certosa di San Martino
Naples, Italy
Certosa di San Martino is a former Carthusian monastery from the 14th century, now a national museum in Naples. The building showcases masterpieces of Neapolitan Baroque, including works by Jusepe de Ribera and Battistello Caracciolo. Worth seeing are the marble cloister and the monastery church with frescoes by Lanfranco. The museum also houses a famous collection of nativity scenes, known as presepe napoletano, with over 2000 figures. The complex offers views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius. It is an important cultural and art center of the Campania region.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
What to look for
- Monastery church with frescoes by Giovanni Lanfranco and works of Neapolitan Baroque.
- Marble cloister with porticoes and a monks' cemetery.
- Collection of presepe napoletano, containing over 2000 nativity figures.
- Museum with paintings by Jusepe de Ribera and Battistello Caracciolo.
Before you go
- Best time: Morning, right after opening
- Crowds: On weekends and in the afternoon
- Note: No specific dress code requirements, no flash photography allowed.
Good to know
- The monastery was founded in 1325 by Charles, Duke of Calabria, son of King Robert of Anjou. It was expanded over centuries, reaching its current form in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The collection of nativity scenes, presepe napoletano, is one of the largest and most important in the world, reflecting the richness of Neapolitan craft tradition.
Sources: museosanmartino.cultura.gov.it, en.wikipedia.org, lonelyplanet.com
How long does it take to visit Certosa di San Martino?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Castel Sant'Elmo — 150 m
- Pedamentina di San Martino — 180 m
- Funicolare di Montesanto and Vomero Hill — 280 m
- Archivio Storico — 560 m
- Cammarota Spritz — 560 m
- Pizzeria Da Attilio — 640 m
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