Sansevero Chapel Museum

It’s a beautiful chapel and even more beautiful sculptures of Jesus and Sansevero’s deceased mother. The staff got a feeling they are prison guards so create the atmosphere of a prison when making loud “tssssssss” and yet shouting loud “NOOoooooo PhooooToooos”. I don’t think in any culture this is normal or considers hospitable. Italy likes a bit of DRAMA even in a chapel. You should employ friendlier staff!

Fascinating statuary and decorations, the reclining marble figure is so lifelike. It is not permitted to take pictures, as it is quite a small area, but a link is provided at the exit that provides a number of photos of the exhibits. Worth a visit.

beautiful. The veiled Christ alone worth the €12 entrance but book ahead as it gets sold out. excellent, easy to follow audio guide worth the extra €3.50. NO PHOTOS permitted, so put your phone away and take it all in. helpful staff too.

Definitely worth the visit. Some of the world’s best 18th Century sculpture. I recommend the audio guide. The text is exceptionally well written. Runs for about half an hour. If you go when it opens in the morning and book your ticket online, there is no wait.

This is easily one of the most intriguing displays I’ve visited. Highly recommend booking a ticket with the audio guide directly on their website. I walked right in at my scheduled time without waiting in line. The chapel is very small so only a certain amount of people are allowed in at a time. My visit in January 2024 was efficient, and the chapel itself is stunning—beautifully arranged and very easy to take in. Definitely worth it!

Simply spine chilling, moving and a beautiful way to spend 30 minutes of your life! We made reservations in advance that included the audio-a must we felt, especially afterwards. We were granted entry at our set time immediately. Of course, rightly so, no cameras are allowed. Honestly, I was grateful for this as it allowed one to simply observe without phones blocking views. The narration was well presented and incredibly moving. We missed coming here on our last visit to Naples as we hadn't booked in advance -do yourself a favour and book prior to your visit to Naples.

A beautiful place with nice exhibits dating quite back in time. There was a tour guide when we visited explaining the underground. The only thing I don't understand is why there are so many exhibits with no protection whatsoever. No glass case, no bars, no guards. You can basically touch anything. The only explanation I can think of is either they don't care about their stuff, or most of the are replicas. Either way it's alarming.

💭 "Each sculpture and every detail in Cappella Sansevero carries a deep symbolism. Visiting this museum is not just about admiring the beauty of the art but also about reflecting on the meaning of life, death, and spirituality. It’s a place of meditation and introspection, where art brings us closer to universal truths." 🌿 I had a great experience there!

Visited May 20, 2022. Booked tickets online. Great small museum. Don't worry if you don't score a ticket online. There seemed to be a short line for those who didn't have tickets. The highlights are the Veiled Christ, Modesty & Disillusioned. It really was something else to see that kind of artistry with marble. Be sure to go downstairs and check out the 2 anatomical studies which display all the veins in a human body.

Known as Cappella Sansevero Art Museum, or Chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà, this Neapolitan building contains a diverse collection of ornate sculpture visible for just 7Euro. Adhering to a strict photography policy, circumvented only through time and patience, expect to spend an hour in the two small chambers, mesmerized by the ornate netting on Il Disinganno and breathtaking Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino. Downstairs guests will also find two anatomical studies of human vasculature that long pre-date the "Bodies" exhibits touring globally

It's a room with some statues €8 too expensive for one room . You can see photos of the status and room on line . Save yourself the money. The staff is very unfriendly .

Amazing. Very pricey, but staggering. This was my favorite thing in all of Naples.

Amazing! The veiled Jesus Christ was well worth the 7 euro entrance fee. Small museum with other features to appreciate, to include the embalmed bodies in the basement showing the veins and organs on two humans. The visit can be completed in less than an hour. Highly recommend!

Mind blowing. This small private chapel it a crazy mix of art and madness. Its the only place in the world I think I have ever seen a carved fishing net! To see jesus draped in a delicate sheet the looks like silk yet made of marble.

This is a complete MUST SEE and is less than 5 minutes walk from the Hotel Neapolis which is where we stayed. This is far more than a museum. It was established by a Free Thinker. One of his books was banned by the Pope which is always a good recommendation. The mystery of how he formed the blood-flow structures in the two museum exhibits of the man and woman is still not known. Sadly the third exhibit of a foetus was stolen some years ago.