{"id":26650,"date":"2024-11-05T11:10:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italics.art\/?post_type=tip&#038;p=26650"},"modified":"2024-11-05T11:10:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:10:26","slug":"the-hidden-treasures-of-spaccanapoli","status":"publish","type":"tip","link":"https:\/\/italics.art\/en\/tip\/the-hidden-treasures-of-spaccanapoli\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Treasures of Spaccanapoli"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the vibrant heart of Naples, Spaccanapoli runs like a narrow line through the ancient city, a place where every stone tells a story and every corner reveals secrets of the past. Here, among the cramped alleyways and crowded squares, artistic and historical treasures waiting to be discovered are hidden. The journey begins as one immerses oneself in the Baroque atmosphere of the church of Sant\u2019Angelo in Nilo. Built in the 14th century at the behest of Cardinal Rinaldo Brancaccio, it is a veritable masterpiece of architecture and faith. Inside, the Brancaccio Chapel houses the funeral monument created by Donatello and Michelozzo, a testament to Renaissance artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.SantAngelo-a-Nilo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.SantAngelo-a-Nilo.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.SantAngelo-a-Nilo-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.SantAngelo-a-Nilo-100x150.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sant&#8217;Angelo in Nilo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moving on, one encounters the majestic Palazzo Filomarino on Via Benedetto Croce. This 17th-century Baroque building, which was the home of philosopher Benedetto Croce, is captivating, with its rich and fascinating history. The library, with its ancient volumes, is an authentic sanctuary of knowledge that has influenced generations of scholars and thinkers. In Piazza Monteoliveto, the church of Sant\u2019Anna dei Lombardi stuns us with its Renaissance magnificence. This church is celebrated for its Old Sacristy, decorated with frescoes by Giorgio Vasari. The works of art adorning this place, from the sculptures by Benedetto da Maiano to the exquisite paintings in the side chapels, combine to create an aura of beauty and spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.istituto-italiano-per-gli-studi-storici-e-fondazione-biblioteca-benedetto-croce.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.istituto-italiano-per-gli-studi-storici-e-fondazione-biblioteca-benedetto-croce.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.istituto-italiano-per-gli-studi-storici-e-fondazione-biblioteca-benedetto-croce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.istituto-italiano-per-gli-studi-storici-e-fondazione-biblioteca-benedetto-croce-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.istituto-italiano-per-gli-studi-storici-e-fondazione-biblioteca-benedetto-croce-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.istituto-italiano-per-gli-studi-storici-e-fondazione-biblioteca-benedetto-croce-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Italian institute for historical studies and Benedetto Croce library<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The tour continues in the small but charming church of Santa Luciella ai Librai. Located on Via San Biagio dei Librai, this Baroque church contains a unique object: the Skull with Ears! This artifact, venerated for centuries, is shrouded in legend and folklore, adding a touch of mystery to the visit. Thanks to the \u2018Respiriamo Arte\u2019 Association, the church has been restored and opened to the public, allowing visitors to explore the crypt and discover its secrets. Spaccanapoli is a journey through time, a place where history, art and culture blend in a living fresco: each visit brings us closer to the essence of Naples, a city that is capable of fascinating and surprising through every hidden corner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.Chiesa_di_SantAnna_dei_Lombardi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.Chiesa_di_SantAnna_dei_Lombardi.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.Chiesa_di_SantAnna_dei_Lombardi-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.Chiesa_di_SantAnna_dei_Lombardi-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italics.art\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.Chiesa_di_SantAnna_dei_Lombardi-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of Sant\u2019Anna dei Lombardi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the vibrant heart of Naples, Spaccanapoli runs like a narrow line through the ancient city, a place where every stone tells a story and every corner reveals secrets of the past. 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