There is much to see in the 14th century church, though it does not really impress from the outside. It used be one of the largest monastic complexes in the city. It had two major makeovers - Renaissance in the 16th century, Baroque in the 17th. The highlights are include the original gothic touches in the tomb of Domenico Fontana, the innumerable frescoes and paintings in the many chapels, tombs of the Scala military family, various other monumental tombs, exquisite sculptures including the Lamentation over the Dead Christ, and majolica tiled floor above the the sacristy of Vasari, and the incredible terracotta Pieta by Guido Mazzoni.

In the square outside, see the late-Baroque monumental fountain Fontana di Monteoliveto.

Also, visit nearby attractions which are covered in Naples itinerary 7 days.

• Subway L1 stop Toledo.
• Subway 5, L2; Funicular F2 stop Stazione Napoli Montesanto.
• Buses 139, 201, 460, 584, E1, N3, R4 stop Battisti-provincia Napoli.
• Bus C25 stop Diaz 25.

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