A treasure for
Alchemy's lovers
Museo Cappella San Severo8
Why locals love it
The museum is a reason of pride for the city. The statue of the Veiled Christ is such a refine piece of marble work that eyes struggle to accept that is coming from 'only' a one-stone piece. The Chapel and its treasures are the personal collection of one of the most intriguing figures of Napoli's history, the alchemist 7h Prince of Sansevero

Why you should visit it
Lovers of Middle-Age's alchemy should not miss this pearl. Most of the work contained inside is the result of alchemist experiments that led, among other things, to the use of special paints and special ways to shape marble stones, reaching astonishing results such as the Veiled Christ. The museum is very small, but you will leave it overwhelmed.
Special tip
At the museum it's important that you take a guide or to have enough reading material to understand the history of and methods used for each piece
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Museo Cappella San Severo
Via Francesco De Sanctis, 19 Napoli
Naples
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Mo-Sa: 09:30-18:30
Su: 09:30-14:00 - +390815518470
- www.museosansevero.it/it/info…
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