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Schiara - in the heart of Naples' historic center

Schiara stands in the heart of Naples' historic center .
The bulk of the ancient Monumental Complex of Santa Chiara, which gives its name to the charming maison de charme, can almost be touched, illuminating its terraces with yellow tuff.
But Schiara is also the embodiment of the hopeful Neapolitan greeting "addà schiarà," or "it must be schiara again," which offers encouragement in dark times.

Its five rooms, MYTHS, RITES, VOWS, FAITHS and CUNTI are rooms of a millenary and passionate culture: they propose a journey within the journey, in pursuit of the mythology on which Naples lives and feeds, of the superstition of rites and amulets with which it defends itself, of the gratitude expressed with the ex-voto, of the devotion manifested in 500 domes, 52 patrons and 2000 votive aedicules, of the fascination exerted by tales originating from distant times.

Rooms

Myths

For over three thousand years, Naples has lived and thrived on myth. Its origins are linked to Parthenope, the exploits of Virgil the Magician, the diving of the Fishman, the ravenous crocodile of the Angevin Male... these myths represent a large part of the city's fascination for people around the world. The room enchants with the myths it evokes, and since the most famous myth concerns the very birth of the city of Naples and features the siren Parthenope... a tub in which to immerse yourself was a must. Suitable for intimate moments.

Votes

Symbol of a popular tradition that blends sacred and profane aspects, unwittingly perpetuating an ancient way of interacting with the divine, the ex voto is a thanksgiving for a gift received, a symbol of a debt of gratitude, and at the same time, the payment of that debt itself. A large number of ex votos are linked to healings from illnesses. In exchange for these healings, as a "grace received," there was and still is the tradition of offering as an ex voto an object, usually silver, depicting the healed body part. Thus, many objects can be found in the shape of hands, feet, torsos, eyes, and so on

Rites

Magic, superstition, and superstition have been intertwined in Neapolitan culture since ancient times. Their roots lie in the misery and misfortune that befell the city of Naples. "To be superstitious is for the ignorant, but not to be superstitious brings bad luck," said the great Eduardo De Filippo. One of the city's symbols, Totò, played the jettatore, the unfortunate possessor of bad luck. To ward off bad luck, various superstitious rituals and amulets have been developed: from the horn to the horseshoe, from the hunchback to the garlic crown...

Tales

Naples holds a myriad of stories to tell. They begin in ancient times and continue to this day, a journey shared by great writers and scholars, such as Matilde Serao, Benedetto Croce, Eduardo de Filippo, and many other illustrious Neapolitans who have recounted them. The room evokes them, between the pages of books hanging on the walls, the luminous books placed on the tables. The veiled image of modesty in the San Severo Chapel recalls that of Bella 'Mbriana, and the gecko into which she mutates populates the walls. Small niches, illuminated by the flickering light of nativity scene flames, house souls in purgatory, linked to a myriad of tales.

Wedding rings

In the city of 500 domes, 52 patron saints, and 2,000 votive shrines, the room narrates an aspect of Neapolitan culture: devotion. The room's furnishings draw on that naively popular iconography of images that, in the ancient South, have always illuminated the dark corners of crowded old alleys, or the hidden and forgotten recesses of immense, labyrinthine houses, creating a magical, evocative, dreamlike atmosphere.

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ALL ROOMS TERRACES KITCHEN

VOTES

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

KITCHEN

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

MYTHS

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

KITCHEN

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

KITCHEN RITES

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

TALES

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

KITCHEN RITES

WEDDING BANDS

Santa Chiara Guest House Naples Terrace

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Need to know

Conditions

Arrivals are by appointment starting at 10:30 AM. A €10 supplement applies from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
Arrivals are not possible between 12:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Rooms are available from 3:00 PM.
Check-out is by 10:00 AM
This is a vacation rental. BREAKFAST IS NOT PROVIDED.
The Voti, Fedi, Cunti, and Miti rooms are on the 4th floor.
The Riti studio apartment is independent, with a kitchenette and private terrace. The building is historic and has no elevator.
The staff who welcome guests will be happy to help with luggage.

Need to know

Services included

Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Heating
Hairdryer
Towel set and liquid soap
Orthopedic mattresses
Tourist information
Equipped kitchen

Need to know

Extra services

Agreement with taxi company,
affiliated garage
, car rental with driver (upon reservation),
booking of guides and tour leaders

Contacts

Schiara

Naples, Historic Center

Via Volpicelli, 20 – 80134 Naples

CIN IT063049B4OVTPFWMM

0039 338 926 44 53

E-mail:

[email protected]

Tel.:

Mobile: 0039 338 926 44 53
Tel.: 0039 081 0330 977

How to reach us

Airport – Alibus to Garibaldi station > Metro line 1 get off at Università > follow the map http://tinyurl.com/ma4vl68 to via Volpicelli 20
Garibaldi Station > Metro line 1, get off at Università > follow the map http://tinyurl.com/ma4vl68 to Via Volpicelli 20
Porto Beverello > follow the map https://tinyurl.com/y9am8w3j to vico via Volpicelli 20

Agreements
Agreement with a fixed-price taxi company

Agreement with a garage

In the heart of Naples's old town, in the atmosphere of a traditional alleyway, among laundry drying in the sun, the scent of traditional flavors.

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