In Naples’s Sanità district, the Basilica of the Crowned Mother of Good Counsel and Queen of the Catholic Church is known for its colourful exterior and a spacious interior with a central nave, high vaulted ceilings and Baroque decoration. Large statues stand in alcoves, and early Christian crypts lie beneath the church. An underground tour explores the area below the basilica. Entry has not always been possible, so check access before making the trip; the nearby Catacombs of San Gennaro can round out a visit to the neighbourhood.
The basilica and its interior
The Basilica of the Crowned Mother of Good Counsel and Queen of the Catholic Church is in Naples’s Sanità district. Its exterior is noted for its colours. Inside, the central nave rises beneath high vaulted ceilings, with Baroque decoration and large statues set in alcoves.
Crypts and the underground tour
Early Christian crypts are found beneath the church, and an underground tour explores the area below the basilica. The Catacombs of San Gennaro are nearby, so the two sites can be combined in a visit to Sanità. Access to the basilica has not always been possible; check before you go.
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Where is the Basilica of the Crowned Mother of Good Counsel?
It is at Via Capodimonte 13 in Naples’s Sanità district, near the Catacombs of San Gennaro.
Can you visit the crypts beneath the basilica?
Early Christian crypts lie beneath the church, and an underground tour runs below the basilica.
Is the basilica wheelchair accessible?
The entrance and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Check access before visiting, as entry has not always been possible.
