The Neapolitan B&B near Naples Cathedral | Discover the San Gennaro Treasure from the Historic Center
Stay at The Neapolitan B&B on Via Benedetto Croce 45 and visit Naples Cathedral just 10 minutes away. Design rooms in Palazzo Carafa della Spina, steps from the San Gennaro Treasure and the blood miracle.
Naples Cathedral (Duomo), dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is the beating heart of Neapolitan faith and history. Here is preserved the Treasure of San Gennaro, with the famous vials of the patron saint’s blood that liquefies three times a year in a miracle followed with trepidation by millions of faithful . From The Neapolitan B&B you can reach this sacred place with a pleasant 10-minute walk through the historic center.
π° Your Refuge in Palazzo Carafa della Spina
The Neapolitan B&B is located at 45 Via Benedetto Croce, in the heart of Spaccanapoli, inside the prestigious Palazzo Carafa della Spina. Our rooms, with exposed beams and resin floors, offer ideal comfort after a day of visits .
π Our Rooms
Room Type Best For
Tartaglia Deluxe Double Romantic couples
Capitano Family Deluxe Families up to 4 people
Pulcinella Apartment Long stays and independence
π Naples Cathedral: A Complex of Wonders
10 minutes on foot from our B&B, Naples Cathedral offers much more than the famous Gothic cathedral:
The Cathedral
Built at the behest of Charles II of Anjou between the 13th and 14th centuries, it features a 19th-century neo-Gothic facade hiding an interior rich in works of art and historical testimonies .
The Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro
A masterpiece of Neapolitan Baroque, it houses the relics of the patron saint, including the famous vials of his blood. The chapel is decorated with frescoes by Domenichino and Lanfranco and preserves precious silver statues and votive objects donated by popes, kings, and citizens .
The Basilica of Santa Restituta
Dating back to the 4th century, it is the oldest early Christian basilica in Naples. Inside is the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, considered the oldest baptistery in the West, with precious 5th-century Byzantine mosaics .
The Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
Adjacent to the Cathedral, the museum exhibits an extraordinary collection of goldsmiths’ work, sacred vestments, and votive objects accumulated over nearly seven centuries of devotion. Among the most precious pieces is the saint’s miter, studded with 3,964 gems including diamonds, rubies, and emeralds .
π The Miracle of San Gennaro
Three times a year (the Saturday before the first Sunday in May, September 19, and December 16), thousands of faithful gather in the Cathedral to witness the prodigy of the liquefaction of San Gennaro’s blood. When the blood liquefies, it is considered a good omen for the city; if the miracle fails to occur, disasters are feared, as happened before World War II and a cholera epidemic .
πΊοΈ Recommended Itinerary
1. Start: The Neapolitan B&B, Via Benedetto Croce 45
2. Stop 1: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and Scaturchio Pastry Shop (1 minute)
3. Stop 2: Via San Gregorio Armeno (5 minutes)
4. Stop 3: Piazza San Gaetano and Naples Underground (8 minutes)
5. Arrival: Naples Cathedral (10 minutes)
6. Visit: Cathedral, Treasure Chapel, Basilica of Santa Restituta, and Museum
7. Return: alternative route through Via dei Tribunali
π Book your stay now and experience the faith and history of Naples.
