The history of the convent, which since its foundation has been a reference point for Neapolitan people, is much connected to the historical, political and religious events that have marked Naples' and Italy's history, during the centuries. The convent of Santa Lucia al Monte situated in an enviable position, between the centre of Naples and the top of the hill of San Martino,has been much extolled by historians, and astonishes for the width and the variety of its horizons. is easy to distinguish it even from far away because of the hundreds of small windows on its facade. Still nowadays everything speaks to the heart and the mind. Its exposion, its history, manifest or hidden heroisms of the monks that resided there, can provoke strong impulses in one who is reaching for certainties and references.