Basilica of San Severo fuori le mura, Naples
The Basilica of San Severo is a 16th-century church built in honour of Naples's 12th bishop.
About this building
The Basilica was completed in 1573 and restored in 1680. It is named after the twelfth bishop of Naples, San Severo (363-409), who founded four Basilicas in the city. The Catacombs of San Severo, which were used between the 5th and the 9th century, are located under the church. The church houses the Cappella dei Bianchi, one of the most visited chapels in Italy.
The Basilica of San Severo and its catacombs were recently restored by La Paranza Social Cooperative, an initiative providing job opportunities for young people in the Rione Sanità district through cultural heritage.
