Naples Cathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro)

Commissioned in the 13th century by King Charles I of Anjou and completed in the 14th century under Robert of Anjou, the Naples Cathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro) stands as one of the most important churches in southern Italy. This Gothic structure was built on and around the paleo-Christian Basilica di Santa Restituta, dedicated to the city’s patron saint, St. Januarius. The cathedral’s location above fascinating catacombs reveals archaeological remains from ancient Greek, Roman, and early Christian civilizations, offering visitors a layered glimpse into the region’s rich history.