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The cloister The cloister And here we are finally in the cloister: As you enter, it affects the vision of a magnificent marble group representing the meeting of Christ And here we are finally in the cloister: As you enter, it affects the vision of a magnificent marble group representing the meeting of Christ and the Samaritan woman. An inscription notes that the source, "full game for a minimum of water, sweet feast for the eyes" was built by and the Samaritan woman. An inscription notes that the source, "full game for a minimum of water, sweet feast for the eyes" was built by the Abbess Pignatelli Violante in 1783. Another inscription on the opposite side recalls that the fountain, falling with age, and was restored the Abbess Pignatelli Violante in 1783. Another inscription on the opposite side recalls that the fountain, falling with age, and was restored in 1843 by Francesca Caracciolo abbess, "that the holy virgin to God not to miss the perpetual symbol of evangelical purity and divine source in 1843 by Francesca Caracciolo abbess, "that the holy virgin to God not to miss the perpetual symbol of evangelical purity and divine source of living water" . Both Celano that Galante attach the marble group at Matteo Bottiglieri. Instead, R. Bread, while confirming the paternity of of living water" . Both Celano that Galante attach the marble group at Matteo Bottiglieri. Instead, R. Bread, while confirming the paternity of the sculptor to the figures of Christ and the Samaritan woman, it prevents the the sculptor to the figures of Christ and the Samaritan woman, it prevents the BottiglieriBottiglieri has also built the fountain, either for lack of has also built the fountain, either for lack of documents in this regard, both because of the same composition is more of an architect who works to a sculptor. documents in this regard, both because of the same composition is more of an architect who works to a sculptor. Along the same side of the nave of the church porch, you notice some openings with grilles in seats where the nuns were able to attend Along the same side of the nave of the church porch, you notice some openings with grilles in seats where the nuns were able to attend Mass without departing from the cloister. Mass without departing from the cloister. Chapel of St. M. Idria Chapel of St. M. Idria Continuing on the right, admire the chapel of St. M. Idria bread that defines "the environment richer and more valuable than all the Continuing on the right, admire the chapel of St. M. Idria bread that defines "the environment richer and more valuable than all the convent." It has ancient origins of which are still preserved traces arched over the main altar and in the vaults of the chapel, while the rest convent." It has ancient origins of which are still preserved traces arched over the main altar and in the vaults of the chapel, while the rest goes to a widening and reconstruction of the eighteenth century, begun by the Abbess Antonia Gonzaga in 1712 and completed by the goes to a widening and reconstruction of the eighteenth century, begun by the Abbess Antonia Gonzaga in 1712 and completed by the abbess Claudia di Sangro. abbess Claudia di Sangro. What does Madonna Idria? What does Madonna Idria? The canonical invaluable Celano says that "SM Idria so that the image of the SS. Virgin with a pitcher, or vase in de 'feet, image held in The canonical invaluable Celano says that "SM Idria so that the image of the SS. Virgin with a pitcher, or vase in de 'feet, image held in veneration for continuous miracles and that they get." Idria is a greek word that means a water vessel with two side handles. Instead veneration for continuous miracles and that they get." Idria is a greek word that means a water vessel with two side handles. Instead Aspreno Gennaro Galante "Neapolitan priest" in his book "Guide to the sacred city of Naples," said the statement S. M. Idria is a contraction Aspreno Gennaro Galante "Neapolitan priest" in his book "Guide to the sacred city of Naples," said the statement S. M. Idria is a contraction of "S. Maria Odegitria", greek word to mean "guide of good way." The chapel was adorned with paintings by 18 artists, now in the of "S. Maria Odegitria", greek word to mean "guide of good way." The chapel was adorned with paintings by 18 artists, now in the restoration work of De Matthaeis. restoration work of De Matthaeis. Almost in Almost in frontfront of the chapel leads to the nuns' refectory, built in 600 and restored between 1692 and 1695: it is a long rectangle with a of the chapel leads to the nuns' refectory, built in 600 and restored between 1692 and 1695: it is a long rectangle with a vaulted roof and a pulpit carved choir stalls from which protrudes a figure in high relief. You can see frescoes very spoiled and of little vaulted roof and a pulpit carved choir stalls from which protrudes a figure in high relief. You can see frescoes very spoiled and of little interest. interest. Important work carried out in 1644 under the direction of Francis Picchiatti changed the original drawing of the sixteenth century cloister Important work carried out in 1644 under the direction of Francis Picchiatti changed the original drawing of the sixteenth century cloister making it smaller, were placed the four flower beds now conclude that the quadrilateral space around the fountain and drew the wide making it smaller, were placed the four flower beds now conclude that the quadrilateral space around the fountain and drew the wide portico that runs along the transverse space of the cloister. It is decorated with stucco, vases and statues in terracotta and serves as a portico that runs along the transverse space of the cloister. It is decorated with stucco, vases and statues in terracotta and serves as a separation between the garden and the garden as well as a backdrop to the prospect of the flowerbeds. A 'last curiosity is worth noting: the separation between the garden and the garden as well as a backdrop to the prospect of the flowerbeds. A 'last curiosity is worth noting: the well near the fountain, ornate wrought iron. Well, the well is a well, but the disguise of a large and deep excavation was made into the well near the fountain, ornate wrought iron. Well, the well is a well, but the disguise of a large and deep excavation was made into the square from which building materials (tuff) in the sixteenth century building and the work of 600. square from which building materials (tuff) in the sixteenth century building and the work of 600. Let us lift our eyes to the beautiful dome of yellow and green glazed tiles and the five viewpoints that provide spectacular views across the Let us lift our eyes to the beautiful dome of yellow and green glazed tiles and the five viewpoints that provide spectacular views across the city later and then get away in silence as not to disturb the peace of this active monastery now has combined the millennial fruitful, many city later and then get away in silence as not to disturb the peace of this active monastery now has combined the millennial fruitful, many activities today with the silent images of the pastactivities today with the silent images of the past. .

We move away on tiptoe by these places full of spirituality and, We move away on tiptoe by these places full of spirituality and, unfortunately, little known to the mostunfortunately, little known to the most

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