Palazzo Ricca, Naples

The Palazzo Ricca is a monumental palace, located on the southernmost end of Via dei Tribunali #213, in central Naples, region of Campania, Italy.

The palace is just down the street from the entrance to Castel Capuano The palace once housed the Banco dei Poveri (Bank of the Poor) arose between the sixteenth century in Naples, and along with nearly eight other such institutions, it was later consolidated into the Banco di Napoli.

The bank staff was composed of lay religious congregations, and its funds were amassed through alms, income from rental properties, and donations, in the latter case, often of inheritances.

The palace was bought for nearly 10,000 ducats by the Monte e Banco dei Poveri in 1616 from Gaspare Ricca.

Nicola Trabucco completed the frescoes in the Audience Hall of the palace, and restored five canvases by Belisario Corenzio.