Point of interest
Obelisco di San Gennaro
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Tips from locals
Umberto
May 1, 2018
ITINERARIO VIA TRIBUNALI DECUMANO MAGGIORE [18] - OBELISCO DI SAN GENNARO E PIO MONTE DI MISERICORDIA The Obelisk of San Gennaro is to be found in Piazza Riario Sforza. It was erected in 1636 as a votive offering after the eruption of 1631. It stands a few meters from the Pio Monte della Misericordia, an ancient charity institute, now converted into a museum. The museum houses the painting "The Seven Works of Mercy" by Caravaggio and the Quadreria, one of the most important private collections of artworks in Italy.
ITINERARIO VIA TRIBUNALI DECUMANO MAGGIORE [18] - OBELISCO DI SAN GENNARO E PIO MONTE DI MISERICORDIA The Obelisk of San Gennaro is to be found in Piazza Riario Sforza. It was erected in 1636 as a votive offering after the eruption of 1631. It stands a few meters from the Pio Monte della Misericordi…
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Location
Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza
Napoli, Campania