Monumental Complex of Santa Chiara

The Church of Santa Chiara is a Roman Catholic basilica, together with a monastery, a cemetery and an archaeological museum, forming a magnificent religious complex. Santa Chiara Church is located on the east side of the New Jesus Square. The original 14th century building was bombed by the Allies during World War II and destroyed by fire. The current church was rebuilt later and is a complex Gothic building. The church is quite famous for its cloister - the cloister of the nuns. The low walls in the cloister are paved with exquisite tiles, and the patterns depict the life scenes of the nuns, which are very delicate. In addition, the gorgeous altar and frescoes inside the church are also worth viewing. There is also a small museum attached to the church that displays some of the relics that have survived.