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Church of San Domenico Maggiore
Sight4.7 · 1 9264.5 · 510≈ 45 minFree entry1.5 km from the center
One of Naples' most historic basilicas, founded in 1283 by King Charles I of Anjou on the lively Spaccanapoli thoroughfare. Blending Gothic architecture with an opulent Baroque interior and a gilded coffered ceiling, the church is steeped in intellectual history: Saint Thomas Aquinas taught here and Giordano Bruno studied here. The sacristy preserves 45 sarcophagi of the Aragonese royal dynasty. Entry is free.
Highlights
- Cell and lecture room where Saint Thomas Aquinas taught
- Sacristy containing 45 royal Aragonese sarcophagi
- Rich gilded coffered ceiling and Baroque high altar
- Prominent location on Piazza San Domenico in Spaccanapoli
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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