• Photos
• Travel story

The church’s stone façade

The façade of Gesù Nuovo Church is undoubtedly one of the most striking in Naples. Its dark stone cladding, carved into distinctive diamond-shaped points, gives it a very unusual appearance that contrasts with the façades of more traditional churches. This unique architecture immediately catches the eye, especially as the central doorway and window surrounds add further decorative touches to an otherwise rather austere structure. The square in front of the church provides enough distance to step back and admire this monumental façade.
A lovely discovery during our walk through Naples' historic centre, made all the more special by the late-afternoon sunshine, which beautifully illuminated the façade.