The heart of central Naples is the imposing duomo, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta. Big on the outside, lots of areas to explore on the inside.
Front marble facade in the dying light of the afternoon.
Central apse, soaring. The cathedral is named for Mary and there's a Mary statue for donations. She wears the crown in this house.
More Mary, looking blue and theatrical with the background curtain.
More nooks. A trophy room, full of religious icons, offerings, and booty. The underground crypt, carefully watched by a marble sculpture of donor Cardinal Carafa.
Bling on bling. The Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius. You get marble in multiple colors and inlays, statues of famous peeps, gold details and giant paintings. What else will encourage you to utter a prayer?
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