Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio
The Basilica dell’Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio rises on the Capodimonte hill, one of Naples’ most scenic heights. Built between 1920 and 1960, it was inspired by a vision of Sister Maria di Gesù Landi, whose devotion to the Mother of Good Counsel led to the creation of a sanctuary worthy of the miraculous image she promoted. Designed by architect Vincenzo Vecchio, the basilica echoes the monumental plan of St. Peter’s in Rome, earning it the nickname “Little St. Peter’s”. Its vast dome and sweeping façade dominate the skyline, while the interior blends Renaissance and Baroque elements with modern devotional art. The basilica quickly became a major pilgrimage site, drawing visitors who sought the protection of the revered icon credited with halting a cholera outbreak and calming the 1906 eruption of VesuviusCity of Naples. Today it remains a striking symbol of 20th‑century Neapolitan faith and architectural ambition.
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The Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio is located on Via Capodimonte 13 in Naples' Capodimonte district, perched on the hillside leading to the Royal Palace of Capodimonte, atop the ancient Catacombs of San Gennaro. This 20th-century Neo-Baroque shrine, modeled after St. Peter's Basilica, draws pilgrims to its miraculous icon of Our Lady of Good Counsel amid panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius. Directly below lie the sprawling Catacombs of San Gennaro with early Christian frescoes and tunnels, while the majestic Palazzo Reale di Capodimonte and its world-class art museum unfold uphill through lush parklands. The National Archaeological Museum and Stella Matutina Observatory stand nearby, complemented by scenic trails and cafes offering vistas over the Bay of Naples in this elevated cultural enclave accessible via Cavour metro.
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Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
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Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina
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Certosa e Museo di San Martino
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Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro
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Museo Civico Gaetano Filangieri
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Palazzo Reale di Napoli
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Castel Nuovo
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Museo Novecento Naples
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Museo Diego Aragona Pignatelli Cortes
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Museo Duca di Martina
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Complesso Monumentale Donnaregina
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Museo Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei
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Museo della Ceramica Duca di Martina
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Città della Scienza
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Palazzo delle Arti Napoli
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Museo delle Arti Sanitarie
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Complesso Monumentale San Lorenzo Maggiore
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Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano
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San Carlo Theatre
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Teatro Bellini di Napoli
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Teatro San Ferdinando
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Teatro del Fondo
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Teatro Nuovo
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Teatro Sannazaro
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Teatro Augusteo
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Palapartenope
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nuovo teatro sanità
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TheAtri - cultura napoletana
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Trianon Viviani
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Gallerie d’Italia Naples
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Galleria Tiziana Di Caro
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Galleria Fonti
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Thomas Dane Gallery
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Alfonso Artiaco
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Galleria Umberto Di Marino
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Andrea Nuovo Home Gallery
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Galleria Acappella
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Castel dell’Ovo
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Castel Capuano
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Castel Sant’Elmo
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Palazzo San Giacomo
Historical Landmark
Piazza del Plebiscito
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Guglia di San Gennaro
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Fontana del Gigante
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Fountain of Neptune
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Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta
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Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo
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Basilica della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore
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Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore
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Basilica Santuario di Maria Santissima del Carmine Maggiore
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Basilica S. Giacomo Degli Spagnoli
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Chiesa di Santa Maria Donnaregina Vecchia
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San Domenico Maggiore
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Chiesa di Santa Caterina a Formiello
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Chiesa dei Santo Filippo e Giacomo
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Parco Virgiliano
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Parco del Poggio di Capodimonte
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Parco di Capodimonte Porta Piccola
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Bosco dei Camaldoli
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Parco Viviani
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Orto Botanico di Napoli
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Giardini di Palazzo Reale
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Giardini Pensili
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Molosiglio Gardens
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INAF Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory
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