Sansevero Chapel Museum

The highlight of my trip is Guiseppe Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel Museum in the heart of Napoli’s old city. I have been waiting for this moment since for 2 years when i first learnt about this incredible masterpiece. The thinness, fluidity and transparency of the veil, the expression on the face and body of Christ as he laid in the tomb is remarkable and hard to imagine that the material is marble. Very unforgettable an experience. The staff are helpful and excellent in managing crowd flow. The chapel is small and the experience of entering in is intense and mystical. Too bad no photography of any kind is allowed but there were books to purchase at the end. I wish there were more literature on Guiseppe Sanmartino’s life and history. This great craftsman remains a mystery to me for now.

The Veiled Christ sculpture is without a doubt the most impressive. The way the marble looks like a delicate, transparent veil over Jesus is unbelievable. I honestly couldn’t believe it was carved from a single block of marble. It’s one of the most beautiful and emotional pieces of art I’ve ever seen. The other piece that really stood out to me was the one with the marble net (Il Disinganno). The fine detail in the net is just mind blowing. Although the chapel isn’t very big, every part of it is full of intricate art and symbolism. I do wish we could take photos, but I also understand why it’s not allowed, it helps you focus more on the moment. Highly recommend booking in advance, as it can get very crowded. But it’s 100% worth visiting!!

Another artistic treasure in Naples, so much to see it was overwhelming! The intricate detail is astounding!! Definitely worth a look see!!

impressive... looks surreal... can't belive my eyes it's a whole piece of marble. Last time we were in Naples couldn't get in- worth ordering the tickets beforehand. PS: still can't understand why taking pics is strictly forbidden- one can't remember it all, taking pics, zooming in and studying is a way to extand uour stay long after you're gone. So, here you can see the brand of jewelry that's sold in the shop- not sure it is silver, although they assured me it is- no marks on the btacelet I bought there}

Unbelievable !!! The “Cristo Velado” is simply a masterpiece of sculpture (just 3 months take to the artist Giuseppe Sanmartino to create this beautiful piece). The rest of the Chapel has a lot of great art pieces (two others “Pudizia” and “Disingannio” are incredible also). Don’t let to see this unforgettable place in Napoli.

recently visited this chapel-museum, and it was truly a special experience. The space is impressive, and the statues are astonishingly beautiful and detailed – each piece seems to tell a story, and the atmosphere really makes you feel the weight of the history and art surrounding you. I highly recommend using the available audiobook or audio guide. It offers excellent explanations about each statue, the historical context, and the hidden symbolism, making the entire visit much more meaningful and captivating. The only thing I didn’t like was the strict rule against taking any photos inside. At the end, there’s a gift shop selling images of the exhibits, but the prices are quite high, especially considering that the entrance ticket already costs 12 euros. It would have been nice to have at least a small area where visitors could capture a few personal memories. Other than that, the chapel-museum is definitely worth visiting for its remarkable art and unique atmosphere.

So there is no warning online when you buy the expensive tickets that you can not take photos inside. Which is fine, people would take a long time if everyone took photos, and it is a small chapel. However you can not take photos in the store of the postcards either. I find that ridiculous for the price of 12€ entry to this tiny thing. Also typical rude Napolitans employees, but that is expected i guess.

The veiled Christ sculpture is unique, i have never seen anything like it. The delicacy of the shroud created in marble is something is amazing. It doesn’t seem possible to make a veil of stone but the artist has accomplished it beautifully. It’s worth a visit even if it’s to see and soak in just this one sculpture.

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.