Museo dei Pellegrini Complex

The Museo dei Pellegrini Complex in Naples is a fascinating hidden treasure located in the heart of the Pignasecca district. This complex, dating back to the 16th century, is closely linked to the Hospital of the Holy Trinity of Pilgrims, founded to provide shelter and support for pilgrims and the poor.

The museum route unfolds through two main buildings: the Church of Santa Maria Materdomini and the Church of the Holy Trinity. The first, built between 1573 and 1576, is rich in works of art, including a Madonna and Child by Francesco Laurana, while the second, designed by architects such as Carlo Vanvitelli and Giovanni Antonio Medrano, represents a unique example of Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, characterized by an octagonal nave and a rectangular presbytery.

The complex houses a vast collection of artworks, including paintings by Neapolitan masters such as Francesco de Mura, Andrea Vaccaro, and Onofrio Palumbo. Some of the most evocative spaces include the Terrasanta, designed in 1754 to house the remains of confraternity members, and the magnificent wooden choir with gilded details, created by Giuseppe Astarita.

In 2008, the complex was transformed into a museum after a decade-long restoration, completed in 2021. Today, it is open for visits by reservation, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history, art, and spirituality of one of Naples’ most fascinating places.