Church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi (Chiesa di Sant'Anna dei Lombardi)
Piazza Monteoliveto 4, Naples, Italy, 80134
Behind the unassuming exterior of the 15th-century Sant’Anna dei Lombardi are lavish interiors, rich with baroque paintings and Renaissance sculptures. Be sure to take in this dazzling church and monastery—complete with ornately decorated chapels and a sacristy frescoed by Giorgio Vasari—while visiting Naples’ historic center.
The basics
Also known as Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto, the Sant’Anna dei Lombardi complex is home to some of Naples' finest art, illustrating the close ties between the Aragonese dynasty in Naples and the Medici dynasty in Florence during the Renaissance. Highlights include Guido Mazzoni's magnificent terracotta Pietà from 1492, and Francesco Solimena's St. Christopher.
To appreciate its historic and artistic treasures, visit the church with an expert guide as part of a walking or bike tour of Naples’ fascinating historic center, or on a guided itinerary that includes visits to the city’s most significant churches, including the Duomo, Gesù Nuovo, and the Sansevero Chapel.
Things to know before you go
Wear a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes if you're joining a walking or bike tour of Naples.
Modest attire and appropriate decorum are required to enter Neapolitan churches.
Opt for a day trip to Naples from the Amalfi Coast or Sorrento to be able to enjoy a quiet evening after a day in this busy capital city.
The church is accessible to wheelchair users.
Photography without flash is permitted inside the church.
How to get there
Sant’Anna dei Lombardi is on Piazza Monteoliveto in the center of historic Naples, facing the 17th-century baroque fountain, the Fontana di Monteoliveto. The Toledo metro station is a short walk away.
When to get there
If you're visiting Naples between June and September, expect the city to be crowded with summer travelers. Sant’Anna dei Lombardi does not close at midday, so can offer a quiet and cool respite in the hottest hours of the day.
The Sacristy of Vasari
The headliner of Sant’Anna dei Lombardi is its gorgeous sacristy, decorated with intricately inlaid wood panels by Fra Giovanni da Verona and gorgeous 16th-century frescoes by Giorgio Vasari, depicting allegorical figures and symbols.
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