Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

Very nice place to visit. Easy to reach from Metro Dante and cheap entry at 7€ without waiting lines. The tiles are beautiful, some of the parts are being renovated, but you can still see all the splendor and beautiful colours. The cloister is magnificent as well. Well worth a visit when in Napoli. Do not miss the Coro Delle Clarisse at the exit, a Nativity scene that will make your mouth drop!

Very tranquil place, Make sure you take time when doing this visit. It’s a lovely place and it’s been looked after. The shop at the end is a must see got lots of little gifts for people back home or yourself. Also you had outside area which is currently getting dug may see finds being pull out of the ground

ABSOLUTE MUST TO SEE! Located in the historical center of Naples. Vast, Gothic and cleverly deceptive, the mighty Basilica di Santa Chiara stands at the heart of this tranquil monastery complex. The church was severely damaged in WWII: what you see today is a 20th-century recreation of Gagliardo Primario's 14th-century original. Adjoining it are the basilica's cloisters, adorned with brightly coloured 17th-century majolica tiles and frescoes. While the Angevin porticoes date back to the 14th century, the cloisters took on their current look in the 18th century thanks to the landscaping work of Domenico Antonio Vaccaro. The walkways that divide the central garden of lavender and citrus trees are lined with 72 ceramic-tiled octagonal columns connected by benches. Painted by Donato and Giuseppe Massa, the tiles depict various rural scenes, from hunting sessions to vignettes of peasant life. The four internal walls are covered with soft, whimsical 17th-century frescoes of Franciscan tales. Adjacent to the cloisters, a small and elegant museum of mostly ecclesiastical props also features the excavated ruins of a 1st-century spa complex, including a remarkably well-preserved laconicum (sauna). Commissioned by Robert of Anjou for his wife Sancia di Maiorca, the monastic complex was built to house 200 monks and the tombs of the Angevin royal family. Dissed as a 'stable' by Robert's ungrateful son Charles of Anjou, the basilica received a luscious baroque makeover by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro, Gaetano Buonocore and Giovanni Del Gaizo in the 18th century. It took a direct hit during an Allied air raid on 4 August 1943 and its reconstruction was completed in 1953. Features that did survive the fire resulting from the bombing include part of a 14th-century fresco to the left of the main door and a chapel containing the tombs of the Bourbon kings from Ferdinand I to Francesco II.

This was on my to-do list in Napoli and I'm glad we visited. For 7 euros tickets, it's totally worth it. You start in a movie room that tells you the history of the monastery and then you walk between drawings carved on the walls from a side and ceramic tiles on the others. The garden is amazing and has lemon and olive trees. There's a small museum and a small archeological site.

A small but charming monastery in the heart of Naples. The famous courtyard, which is usually the highlight, was unfortunately under construction during my visit, which took away some of the atmosphere. Still, it’s a peaceful and beautiful spot, offering a welcome break from the busy streets outside. The adjoining church is very impressive and definitely worth a visit.

A beautiful courtyard to sit and relax in. I didn’t find the ruins interesting as there isn’t anything left to see. The museum inside is small but has some interesting things to check out.

Can be better with English storyboards - most of the stories are in Italian and need translation. Also, many areas of the complex are being excavated and developed.

Beautiful tiles with various scenes and figures. When we visited parts were being restored but they left a section open to the public.

This is the Monumental complex of Santa Chiara. Located just at the back of the Basilica Santa Chiara itself. Entrance is €6. Located in the heart of Naples, serene place. This place is a religious complex dating from the 1300's. It's magnificent majolica-tiled cloister & museum. Less crowded during our visit and I definitely liked it. A good alternative to another well known museum