Obelisco di San Gennaro

A tall monument in a tiny square

As a bonus for visiting Pio Monte Misericordia, you will see this monument crammed inside a tiny square directly facing the church.

Really cool Obelisk

It’s created for Saint Gennaro and relates to the 1631 earthquake. The stonework and carvings are amazing. Recommended.

The Obelisco and square

The oblisek is in the middle of the square at the top is the Duomo of Naples and at the bottom is the Museu San Gennaro. It good place to familiarise yourself with Naples and use as a street reference...

Impressive contrast to the surrounding buildings.

Very striking monument to earthquake survivors. A reminder of the power beneath in such an area of seismic activity.

Standout marble obelisk

Its a standout marble obelisk that contrasts with the chaotic surroundings. Can have significant colour haze as the sun moves across the sky. Its interesting to be here for the Feast of San gennaro w...