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Access the Royal Chapel of the Treasure and learn about the city's patron Saint Gennaro.
Access the Royal Chapel of the Treasure and learn about the city's patron Saint Gennaro.
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purchase was very easy and access was no problem. The Treasury is breathtakingly magnificent. All well and good
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It was a wonderful experience.
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With an expert guide, discover the treasures of San Gennaro at the Royal Chapel and Museum.
With an expert guide, discover the treasures of San Gennaro at the Royal Chapel and Museum.
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San Genaro is the more beautiful of the two and more impressive. The guide (in English) was very interesting and clear. San gaudioso (included in the same ticket) was less spectacular and the guide much less comprehensible. Nevertheless, this is a must-see on any trip to Naples. Unfortunately, no photos allowed!
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The guide (Valentina) was very good at explaining the route to us, linking past and present and emphasizing the cultural and emotional value of the initiatives carried out by the La Paranza cooperative
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Beautiful visit our guide Ms. Tecla really great. Highly recommended
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We liked everything, especially how it is managed.
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Although being Neapolitan, I was not familiar with the catacombs of San Gaudioso, it was a wonderful discovery. The guide, Riccardo, made us relive moment by moment the events that took place in the undergrounds. Very interesting cultural experience.
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Very knowledgeable and gritty guides...you can feel passion and motivation! Very interesting places that deserve to be visited! Also for a support to the project of these willing NAPOLETAN* boys/girls.
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The guide was very kind and always gave us time to take some photos. Furthermore I liked the fact that with one ticket to one of the 2 catacombs you had the opportunity to visit the other one for free!
Great tour and the building itself is beautiful! Our tour guide was great, I think his name was Antonio? This is a lovely hidden gem!
Great guide, awesome site, I recommend
The resourcefulness, skill and friendliness of the young people who were able to reevaluate the health district and the catacombs, a cultural heritage that would otherwise have been lost. Interesting and fascinating visit.
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Beautiful experience, evocative our guide Chiara fantastic esaustiente ready to answer all curiosities.Lovely place experience to do the co soglio highly
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Great guide who explained the site and its history very well. It wasn't too long or short.. just right and great value for money.
Explore Campania's treasures with free entry to top sites and unlimited travel!
Explore Campania's treasures with free entry to top sites and unlimited travel!
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We were through the line quickly at Peastum - it was a beautiful! Pompeii was another story as we were not aware of the 1st Sunday of each month being a Museum holiday where everyone egts in free. We waited in line for 2 hours because the "voucher" did not count as a printed ticket aloowing us immediate acccess, and then we were smooshed in through the gates by hoards of people trying to get in before it closed.
Transport passes don't work at any of the barriers. Staff at both train stations and metro are well aware of this and are kind enough to let you pass through. Lady at the information desk said that they rarely work so this is a known issue. Also we were of the impression that we could use the pass to get a discounted entry to a museum after our two free visits and this was not the case. All in all we felt that we didn't save money by buying the card and had lots of issues setting it up.
I would like a refund due to denial in the use of the ticket
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Easy to use and good value for site entry and getting around. Got on train from Sorrento to Herculaneum not knowing it only stopped a few times a day. Went through to Naples and easily caught the train to Herculaneum without extra cost or trouble. 😂
Great once I got the cards but there was a problem getting them activated (technical at Artecarc!) , I had to email several times and eventually telephone a couple of times, quite stressful on holiday!
I am basically an IT dinosaur and did not find the experience of using the Artecard easy, especially as the signal to my phone when we were in Italy was, at best, problematical. However Headout staff were most helpful when I contacted them.
Cost saving was the best thing. Using the card for travel was confusing, since you couldn't scan anything, but they would usually let you in for free if you mentioned the card. Head out was ok, helpful with setting up the app.
Duration: 30 minutes
Entry Ticket with Guided Tour
Recommended Tours:
Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius: Reserved Ticket + Audioguide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recommended Tours:
Naples - Guided tour of the Chapel and the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
It was in 1305 that Charles of Anjou, to celebrate the 1000th death anniversary of the saint, donated the gold and silver bust-cum-reliquary of St. Januarius after employing the best goldsmiths in the province to work on it. The work was so impressive that it inspired a legacy of goldsmithing in the area.
You will find statues of important saints in the chapel, out of which 19 are full-figure sculptures made out of bronze. The statues also have corresponding reliquary busts that contain relics from the same saints. There are 54 reliquary busts in total.
The collection of silverware in this chapel is said to be one of the largest in the world.. Don’t miss the chance to view the giant candelabra in front of the high altar that weighs a hefty 150kgs. Alongside this are 2000 ducats donated by the aristocracy of the Bourbon dynasty.
The porphyry high altar is a baroque masterpiece that is etched with scenes from the saint's life, biblical messages, and the return of the saint's bones to the church. The altar features reliefs and sculptures of St. Januaius looking down on the faithful as birds fly above him.
Hidden behind the frontal altar are silver doors and a red drape that hides the strongbox containing the vials of St. Januarius blood. So precious is this relic, that two keys are required to open it. One is held with the Deputation and the other with the Archbishop of Naples.
The chapel is open from Monday to Saturday from 8.30 AM to 1 PM and again from 2.30 PM to 6 PM. On Sundays 8.30 AM to 1 PM and 4.30 PM to 7.30 PM.
The last admission is half an hour before closing time
Closed: Visits are suspended temporarily during the celebration of the Eucharist that happens every day from 9 AM to 9.30 AM. The opening hours of the chapel may also undergo variations due to religious celebrations or special events.
The Chapel sees a large number of visitors daily. Therefore it is advised that you book a slot in the early hours to avoid crowds.
Address: Via Duomo, 147, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy [Find on Maps]
By Metro: Take Line 1 of the Metro to reach the Duomo stop and Line 2 to reach the Piazza Cavour stop. The Chapel is within walking distance from these points.
The chapel is located inside the premises of the Naples Cathedral. There is only one entrance to the Chapel of St Januarius used by all visitors.
Audio Guides: Audio guide facilities that are available in 7 languages can be opted for. Audio guide facilities also come with your purchase of entry tickets from our website.
The chapel is wheelchair accessible with a wooden ramp to access the entrance.
There are no dining facilities at the Chapel of St. Januarius. Try these nearby restaurants for some great food instead.
A. Yes, tickets to the Chapel of St. Januarius are available for purchase online. This is the best way to visit as the tickets are limited.
A. Tickets include access to the Chapel and the Treasury Museum.
A. At present, discounted ticket prices are available for children, students, and senior citizens.
A. There is free cancellation on these tickets which means that you can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
A. The tickets provide access to the Treasury Museum, which houses artwork and artifacts related to the chapel and its history.
A. Although there are no skip-the-line tickets you may avail of reserved tickets that guarantee you entry into the Chapel.
A. A visit to the chapel and museum, while completing the tour can take around 1-2 hours.
A. The chapel and museum are open from Monday to Saturday from 8.30 AM to 1 PM and again at 2.30 PM to 6 PM. On Sundays 8.30 AM to 1 PM and 4.30 PM to 7.30 PM.
A. The Chapel of St. Januarius is located in Naples, Italy, inside the Cathedral of Naples on Via Duomo.