La Chiesa Di San Giovanni A Carbonara, Naples

Hidden artistic treasure, San Giovanni a Carbonara Means St John near the carchoal burner. Built since 1340 d.C the church cross the history of the last Angioins kingdom, the d'Angiò Durazzo family, here you Will find the most eminent burial monument of renaissance in south italy: the monumental burial of Ladislao di Durazzo King of Naples a machiavellian prince. Get into treachings of the luxorious Queen Giovanna II and his lover Sergianni Caracciolo. The church has unique Pieces of art like precious maiolica, frescos, paintings from 400, 500, 600 and 700 century. Free to visit, I raccomand you have a guide to know all the facts about art and history, without you may loose the "sense" of this complex church, nearby you may find church of santi Apostoli with the altar made by Borromini; the dome and finally explore Caravaggio and caravaggism in the Sacro Monte di pieta

A church like a museum! Definitely worth a visit.