Basilica of the Crowned Mother of Good Counsel
On the Capodimonte hill, dominating the city with its imposing size and unmistakable dome, stands a building that surprises every traveler at first glance.
The Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio is affectionately known by Neapolitans as the "Little St. Peter's." The reason is obvious: its grandiose and solemn forms faithfully replicate those of the famous Vatican basilica. Its foundation, which took place during the 20th century, is due to the tireless tenacity and visions of the devout Neapolitan Maria di Gesù Landi, who dedicated her life to the realization of this majestic Marian temple.
Crossing the doors of this church means entering the "youngest" basilica in the city, which nevertheless serves as an invaluable treasure chest for antiquity. Its vast and luminous interiors, in fact, hold a very rich heritage of canvases, marbles, and statues rescued from Neapolitan churches that were destroyed, closed, or damaged by earthquakes, allowing priceless works by Baroque and Renaissance masters to survive time. But the charm of the "Little St. Peter's" also extends underground: its premises provide access to the monumental Catacombs of San Gennaro. Visiting this basilica means taking a true vertical journey into Neapolitan devotion, from the mystery of the early Christian depths carved into the tuff up to the blinding light of its majestic dome.
INFO
ADDRESS: Via Capodimonte, 13, 80136 Napoli (NA)
PHONE NUMBER: +39 081 741 3149
WEB: www.basilicacapodimonte.it
MAIL: info@basilicacapodimonte.it
