Cappella Sansevero
Chapel museum · Centro Storico, Naples, Naples

Cappella Sansevero

Photo: David Sivyer from United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Cappella Sansevero is a family chapel from the 1700s, now a museum. Its star is the Veiled Christ, a marble sculpture by Giuseppe Sanmartino whose thin veil looks almost see-through. Down in the crypt are two strange anatomical models that have fuelled local legends for centuries.

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Good to know

Tickets
Visits must be booked ahead; online tickets open 60 days in advance and sell out. Check the official Museo Cappella Sansevero site for current prices.
Time needed
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
First slot of the morning. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Getting there
A short walk from Spaccanapoli, about 5 minutes from Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. Metro Line 1 to Dante, then 10 minutes on foot.

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Cappella Sansevero questions

Can I take photos of the Veiled Christ?

No. Photos and video are not allowed anywhere inside the chapel.

Do I need to book Cappella Sansevero in advance?

Yes. All visits are booked ahead, and slots often sell out days or weeks before in busy months.

Is the Veiled Christ really carved from one piece of marble?

Yes. The veil and the body were carved from a single block, which is why it looks so hard to believe.

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