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Chiesa di Sant'Aspreno ai Crociferi
The religious building was constructed in 1633 and, having been damaged by the ‘lave’ (the rainwater that rushed violently down the Sanità valley, causing genuine flooding), was rebuilt in 1760 thanks to Luca Vecchione.
The Chiesa di Sant'Aspreno ai Crociferi (Church of Saint Aspreno at the Crociferi) is a historic Catholic place of worship in the city of Naples; it stands in the little square of the same name in the so-called Borgo dei Vergini (the “District of the Virgins”).
Several architectural proposals were put forward for the rebuilding, the most famous of which was certainly the idea of creating a star-shaped temple, according to the design by Ferdinando Sanfelice. However, at the end of the dispute, the building was erected with a Latin cross plan, with side chapels and a single nave; a striking architectural feature is undoubtedly the central positioning of the imposing dome.
The façade is preceded by a beautiful flight of steps, built from lava stone; this was constructed so that the church could be raised above street level, since the temple had repeatedly been invaded by torrents of various kinds. The façade itself features two tiers articulated by composite pilasters (fully decorated in stucco) and joined together by scrolls. The secondary entrance is marked by a richly decorated portal, a clear testament to the influence of the Rococo style.
The temple preserves a distinctly Baroque interior, very beautiful and finely decorated; of particular merit is the lovely dome, characterised by a geometric arrangement of ornaments. The church is currently closed and lies in a state of abandonment. Its steps are often used as shelter by the homeless.
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