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| Santa Caterina in Formiello |
On the western side of the gate is the Piazza Enrico de Nicola and the Church of Santa Caterina in Formiello. Built in the very early 16th century this church has a sedate dignity in a fine contrast to the many baroque churches in Naples. Finely carved grey stone pilasters, courses, volutes, obelisks and a foof balustrade contrast with the plain white stucco walls. The western portal is carved from white marble and is restrained and flamboyant at the same time, possibly added or modified later in the 17th century.
Much has been written about the dome, which is supposed to be the first of its type in Naples. I cannot verify that, I can however vouch for the fact that there are at least a dozen similar domes in Naples.
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