Basilica of San Francesco di Paola - Naples, Italy
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The Basilica of San Francesco di Paola is located on the west side of the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples, Italy.
Waymark Code: WM11V18
Location: Campania, Italy
Date Posted: 12/20/2019
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The Basilica of San Francesco di Paola was built in 1816 the neo-classical style to a design by Pietro Bianchi and the portico was designed architect Leopoldo Laperuta. It is modeled on the Pantheon in Rome and has been been designated as a minor basilica.
The entrance portico has six columns Ionic columns in front and a second row farther in. The church has a 53 meter high circular with smaller domes over two chapels flanking the central dome. The church is flanked by a long, curved, colonnades on both sides.
The structure was originally commissioned by King Joachim Murat who was Emperor Napoleon's brother-in-law. It was intended to be a tribute to the Emperor Napoleon. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1815 and the Bourbon King Ferdinand I was restored to the throne of Naples, the structure was and converted to the Church of San Francesco di Paola.
Above the portico is inscribed:
D.O.M. FRANCISCO DE PAVLA - FERDINANDVS I - EX VOTO - MDCCCXVIVisit Instructions:1) A photo of the church is required for visits to a waymark.
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