Basilica della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore
The Basilica della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore is one of Naples’ oldest charitable and religious institutions, standing in the historic Pendino district near Forcella. Founded in the 14th century as part of a vast complex that included a hospital, a conservatory, and the famous ruota degli esposti—a rotating wooden wheel where abandoned infants were left anonymously—the site became a cornerstone of Neapolitan social care. The original medieval church was rebuilt several times, most notably after a devastating fire in 1757 and again following heavy damage during World War IIAll About Italy. Its current neoclassical form, with a soaring dome attributed to Domenico Fontana, reflects centuries of architectural evolution. Inside, the basilica preserves artworks, chapels, and traces of earlier structures, offering visitors a quiet encounter with Naples’ layered history.
Naples ItalyThe Basilica della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore resides on Via Annunziata 34 in Naples' historic centro storico, within the Pendino quarter near the lively Forcella district and close to Napoli Centrale's Garibaldi station. This 14th-century gem, rebuilt after a 1757 fire by the Vanvitellis, anchors a complex with its soaring cupola and infamous ruota degli esposti wheel for abandoned infants, now a poignant museum piece. Steps away, the bustling Spaccanapoli street pulses with life, leading to the Duomo cathedral and Via San Gregorio Armeno's artisan nativity workshops. Piazza Calenda hums nearby with markets and cafes, while the Chiesa di Santa Maria la Nova offers Gothic cloisters just a short walk through medieval alleys rich in Baroque frescoes and hidden crypts. Napoli Sotterranea's ancient tunnels beckon explorers beneath the area, blending sacred history with the quarter's vibrant street energy.
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