Explore 7 centuries of baroque brilliance by visiting the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro, featuring the Mitra Gemmata and San Gennaro’s necklace, holding one of the world's largest emeralds.
Visit the Treasure Chapel of San Gennaro and marvel at the towering 18th-century candlesticks that stand as a testament to divine craftsmanship.
Explore nearly 50 awe-inspiring sculptures, including 19 striking bronze statues of co-patron saints and their silver busts, each bearing a relic crafted by skilled artisans.
Observe the silver tabernacle housing San Gennaro’s blood ampoule, where the miraculous liquefaction occurs three times a year, symbolising the unwavering faith of thousands of devotees.
About the Museum of Treasure of San Gennaro, Naples:
The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro in Naples showcases a lavish collection of riches dedicated to the city's patron saint, San Gennaro. It has preserved 7 centuries of exquisite art and baroque splendour, enriched by donations and preservation. It includes the Mitra Gemmata and San Gennaro’s necklace that is studded with one of the world’s biggest emeralds, alongside exquisite art pieces from the 17th-18th century. Visitors will see the Treasure Chapel next to Naples Cathedral, home to San Gennaro's relics and the famed 18th-century candlesticks. The museum also features a silver tabernacle housing the blood ampoule of San Gennaro, whose liquefaction is a revered miracle.
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