complesso museale di santa chiara

vindelis

The church itself is worth a visit - rebuilt in its original Gothic style after bombing in WWII - but the real attraction is the tiled cloister. It's beautiful, and so peaceful. There's a small museum and remains of Roman baths, but the cloister will stay with you.

jimandsimone1990

Lovely visit here on what unfortunately turned out to be a wet afternoon. The weather didn't show off the garden and majolica pillars at their best, but it was still a lovely afternoon browsing the frescos, excavations, gardens and museum.

kbaysinger

The Cloisters at Santa Chiara is beautiful with the majolica tiled benches and columns and the fading frescoes on surrounding the Cloisters. There is also architectural ruins that you can walk through and view. So sad to think the Allied Forces destroyed the church with a bomb during World War II. The church is now plane as all the frescoes and decor were burned. It was a shame to see all the graffiti on the walls of the courtyard as you enter the grounds. But once inside, it's a refuge from the bustle in Spaccanapoli.

DANIELLA107

I loved it. The garden with citrus trees and lots of painted tiles. Reminded me of Sevillia in Spain . On the walls there are paintings depicting the new testaments figures plus Abraham. Inside a modest museum.

978dianek

On a rainy day, we just visited the church (which was free) vs walking outside in the garden and going to the museum. I liked the simpler brown toned windows. There were many large groups visiting the church.

Harvey81

An unexpected haven of peace and quiet after the narrow busy streets of old Naples.The cloister garden is divided into four with intersecting vine shaded alleys. The low walls and benches, and the octagonal pillars are covered with majolica tiles patterned with wisteria and intertwining vines. The surrounding walls are decorated with beautiful frescoes, iilustrating scenes from the bible. Very beautiful at Christmas, as there were still golden leaves on the trees and carpeting the ground, competing with the colour of the tiles - all very unusual and photogenic.

497nickw

In the historic centre where there is so much to see and do. Santa chiara has a wonderful majolica tiled cloister which will impress you. Wide range of cafes and restaurants nearby

VerdeRosa

Loved strolling around the peaceful courtyard and admiring the early 18th century majolica ceramic decorations. There's also quite an impressive nativity scene.

JoeDi64

The church itself is somber Gothic in style and has the tombs of four Angevin Kings inside. In contrast, the majolica tiled Cloistered Courtyard is ornate and beautiful. The museum has fascinating history, especially of WW II bombing & restoration. Senior discount available too!

Willie2000

Very interesting closter with wonderful frescoes and tiles. Also a good museum. Take your time and appreciate it.

uishi

A volte, per distinguersi dal coro, si tenta di esprimere opinioni diverse, senza fornire alcuna giustificazione, come in questo caso.La ringraziamo della sua visita ed aspettiamo suoi consigli sui luoghi da visitare a Napoli.

497stephanj

I don't think many people know how heavily Naples was bombed during WW2. Santa Chiara was also badly damaged but one can still imagine what a wonderful complex it must have been. Yes, the tiles are stunning, but for me the best was the peace and quietness of the cloister given that one is right in the centre of the old town

DouglasB168

Another must see in Naples and a place to rest when its hot. The garden is superb with frescoes all around and stunning majolica tiles on the columns and seats.

1964Bryce

highly recommend a visit. Very pretty ans serene in the hustle and bussle of Naples. Museum and gardens are not free but worth 5 euros.

Belgo96

The basilica at the front was largely destroyed in WWII so it is a relatively modern reconstruction but people come here for the cloister around the side/back of the church. Don't be afraid to walk through the loitering teenagers playing football/soccer in the courtyard, proceed through them to the entrance of the 14th convent and cloisters. Here you will find some lovely frescoes and an interestingly large number of 18th century majolica tiled columns. Entry fee is 5 Euro and it is going to be up to individual taste as to whether you find this worthwhile. You do not need very long here. If you have a very specific interest in majolica you will probably find it amazing and may dwell for quite some time. It closes at 6pm and they won't allow entry after 5.30pm (which gives you plenty of time). It is very peaceful though from the world outside.