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Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro Tickets, Naples
Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro highlights
Explore 7 centuries of baroque brilliance by visiting the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro, featuring the Mitra Gemmata and San Gennaro’s necklace, holding one of the world's largest emeralds.
Visit the Treasure Chapel of San Gennaro and marvel at the towering 18th-century candlesticks that stand as a testament to divine craftsmanship.
Explore nearly 50 awe-inspiring sculptures, including 19 striking bronze statues of co-patron saints and their silver busts, each bearing a relic crafted by skilled artisans.
Observe the silver tabernacle housing San Gennaro’s blood ampoule, where the miraculous liquefaction occurs three times a year, symbolising the unwavering faith of thousands of devotees.
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Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro overview
About the Museum of Treasure of San Gennaro, Naples:
The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro in Naples showcases a lavish collection of riches dedicated to the city's patron saint, San Gennaro. It has preserved 7 centuries of exquisite art and baroque splendour, enriched by donations and preservation. It includes the Mitra Gemmata and San Gennaro’s necklace that is studded with one of the world’s biggest emeralds, alongside exquisite art pieces from the 17th-18th century. Visitors will see the Treasure Chapel next to Naples Cathedral, home to San Gennaro's relics and the famed 18th-century candlesticks. The museum also features a silver tabernacle housing the blood ampoule of San Gennaro, whose liquefaction is a revered miracle.
About the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro Tickets:
- Visit the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro in Naples, a baroque masterpiece showcasing priceless relics, sculptures, and the miraculous blood ampoule of the city’s patron Saint San Gennaro.
- Admire the San Gennaro necklace featuring one of the world's largest emeralds, alongside exquisite 17th and 18th-century masterpieces that have unmatched artistic and historical value.
- Step into a world of baroque grandeur as you admire the towering 18th-century candlesticks, shimmering with the glitter of silver and artful design.
- Visit the sacred Chapel next to Naples Cathedral, where Saint Gennaro’s revered relics are placed, offering deep insights into the Saint's legacy.
- Look at nearly 50 sculptures, including 19 full-length bronze figures and intricate silver busts, created by over 300 master goldsmiths.
- See the legendary blood ampoule of San Gennaro, whose liquefaction is considered to be a miracle that draws faithful visitors seeking divine signs.
- Take a stroll through the museum's historical archive that survived the ravages of World War II and look at well-preserved documents, scores and records that tell a tale of the treasury's endurance.
How to reach?
- By Car: The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro is located at a distance of 1.5 km from the city centre. It will take around 5 minutes via the C.so Umberto I route to reach the destination.