The church, which dates mainly from the fourteenth century, with the exception of the eighteenth-century façade, was built during the reign of Robert the Wise of Anjou. It is one of the few Gothic buildings that have survived in Naples.
The church is home to several noteworthy medieval tombstones, including the tombstone of St George of Naples. including the tombstone of St Catherine of Austria by a pupil of Giovanni Pisano.
As a result of archaeological excavations carried out in the foundations of the church, the remains of ancient Roman remains of an ancient Roman basilica have been discovered, which can be viewed at an extra cost. additional fee.
