Naples · Centro Storico
Sansevero Chapel Museum
A small 18th century chapel that holds the Veiled Christ, a marble figure under a shroud that looks like real cloth. The visit is short and tightly timed.
- 45 min
- €12
- Book ahead
- Centro Storico
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Prince Raimondo di Sangro remodelled the chapel in the 18th century and filled it with sculpture full of symbolism. The Veiled Christ is the best known piece, but the statues of the Virtues along the nave are carved as finely. A stair leads down to a lower chamber with two anatomical machines. Plan on about 45 minutes.
What to look for
- The Veiled Christ
- The marble Virtues along the nave
- The anatomical machines in the lower chamber
- The frescoed vault
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
Closed on Tuesdays. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. The museum opens late on a few dates, which its official page lists.
Source: Museo Cappella Sansevero, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €12. The standard adult ticket has reduced rates for young visitors, and children under 10 enter free. An audio guide costs extra.
Every visit must be reserved in advance. Online tickets go on sale about two months ahead, with more released two days before, so check again if your date shows full. Online purchases cannot be changed or refunded.
Getting there
Walk about ten minutes from Università station on Metro Line 1, towards Piazza San Domenico Maggiore.
Tip
Book the first slot of the day, when the chapel is quiet.