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[2025 Naples Attraction] Travel Guide for Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore (Updated May)

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Historic buildings
The Basilica of San Lorenzo is an ancient church in the historic center of Naples and one of the two cathedrals on Piazza Gaetano. The church was built on the foundations of an early Christian basilica from the 6th century. It was in this church that the writer Boccaccio first saw the girl he praised in his book Fiametta. Under the church, there are remains of ancient public buildings dating back to the ancient Greek and Roman eras, including bakeries, textile workshops, laundries, etc. from that time. Walking among them feels like you are there in person, and you can experience the deep sense of historical sedimentation that these relics bring to you.

Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore Address:

Piazza San Gaetano, 316, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy

Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore Recommended sightseeing time:

0.5-1 hour

Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore Phone:

+39 081 211 0860
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