The Veiled Christ was SO beautiful; just incredible how someone could sculpt what looked like a see-through cloth over the body.

The most mysterious chapel in the world, wrapped in legend and whispered rumors for centuries. When you cross the threshold, you enter the fervid imagination of the obsessive genius of the prince Raimondo de Sangro. The sculptures are unlike anything else you have ever seen, especially the allegories of Pudizia (Modesty) and Disinganno (Freedom from Illusion). The climax is indisputably... More

Just to see the Veiled Christ carved by Giuseppe Sanmartino deserved the entrance fee. Stunning! Also the statue of the Despair by the same artist is incredible of realism.

Wonderful church with excellent English descriptions of all the key works, and the amazing veiled Christ sculpture as its centrepiece.

Most amazing marble sculptures I have ever seen. The representation of figures within fabric is incredible, you expect the clothing an veil to move in the breeze.

you can't avoid that visit for the really unique density and quality of art you have in the church. The "cristo velato" is very emotional.

Breathtaking sculpture of the crucified Jesus covered by a veil. As good or better than Moses in the Vatican or David in Florence. The remainder of the chapel is also wonderful with many interesting and excellent pieces.

This intimate chapel is a must see in Naples. The centepiece is the Veiled Christ and it is moving. I agree with another reviewer who said it is more impressive than the Pieta at St Peters, perhaps because you do get very close. I recommend you hire a knowledgable guide to inform and interpret what you see. I was on... More

just 6 blocks from Archeological museum where the mosaics from Pompei and Herculeneum are displayed. Leave the museum make a left go 100 yards make a right on via Constaninople. Make a left at the bottom of the next piazza. The sculpture is incredible. 3 of them in the chapel. More impressive than the PIETAs of the vatican. Museum below... More