Gesù Nuovo

Gesù Nuovo Review

The oddly-faceted stone facade of this elaborate baroque church dates to the late 16th century. Originally a palace, the building was seized by Pedro of Toledo in 1547 and donated to the Jesuits. Recent research revealed that the symbols on the stones on the front are, in fact, Aramaic musical notes that produce a 45-minute concerto. Be sure not to miss the votive chapel dedicated to recently beatified surgeon Giuseppe Moscato, along with a re-creation of his studio. Here hundreds of tiny silver ex-voto images have been hung on the walls to give thanks to the saint for his assistance in medical matters. On the opposite far left corner a smaller chapel similarly gives thanks to San Ciro (Saint Cyrus).