Naples Cathedral
The Naples Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Napoli; Neapolitan: Viscuvato 'e Napule), or Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta), is a Roman Catholic cathedral, the main church of Naples, southern Italy, and the seat of the Archbishop of Naples. It is widely known as the Cathedral of Saint Januarius (Cattedrale di San Gennaro), in honour of the city's patron saint.
| Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta | |
|---|---|
The façade of Naples Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Archdiocese of Naples |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Year consecrated | 13th century |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Naples, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 40.8525°N 14.2596°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neo-gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 13th century |
| Completed | 19th century |
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