Mystic Naples: private tour of San Severo Chapel & Poor Souls Church

An introduction to the myths, the mysteries and the darker sides of the city which you cannot ignore if you want a proper vision of Neapolitan history.

Explore the beauty of San Severo Chapel, built for Raimondo di Sangro, Prince of Sansevero. It hosts the exquisitely-carved 'Veiled Christ' statue by Giuseppe Sanmartino. 

Learn about the superstitions of the Neapolitans when visiting the church of Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco where skulls were once “adopted” as recent as the 1980’s for good luck. The lower church (only accessible by guided tour) is most famous as a hot spot for the cult-like worship of the anime pezzentelle (poor souls).

Itinerary
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Stop At: Museo Cappella Sansevero, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 19/21, 80134, Naples Italy

You will discover one of the most important museums in Naples, located near piazza San Domenico Maggiore, this Church today is deconsecrated.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco, Via Dei Tribunali 39, 80138, Naples Italy

you will visit a baroque church in Naples, Chiesa Delle Santissime anime del Purgatorio, located in Via Dei Tribunali, in the ancient city center.

Duration: 20 minutes