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Catacombs of San Gennaro: Guided Tour
Delve into Italian history and discover the final resting place of its most revered saints and nobility in the Catacombs of San Gennaro, home to the patron saint of Naples.
Description
Delve into Italian history and discover the final resting place of its most revered saints and nobility. The San Gennaro Catacombs hold the remains of the patron saint of Naples, and offer a fascinating glimpse into Italian life through the ages. Travel through thousands of years of history lying just a few meters below the everyday life of Naples!
Italian society has always paid great respect to its dead, and you can feel this honor for yourself as you descend into these sacred tombs. The oldest sections date way back to the second century AD and were originally built by a local noble family before they were expanded for the growing Christian community.
Many major figures from Christianity are buried here, including Saint Agrippinus and Saint Januarius, the patron saint of Naples. With its high vaulted ceilings and expertly restored frescoes, it's an awe-inspiring (and only _slightly_ eerie) adventure into the past!
Highlights
- Delve into Italy's rich history in the ancient Catacombs of San Gennaro
- See the final resting place of the patron saint of Naples, Saint Januarius
- Journey through thousands of years of history beneath the city of Naples
- Admire high vaulted ceilings and expertly restored frescoes
What's Included
- Guided visit of the Catacombs & Basilica of San Gennaro
Meeting Point
Via Capodimonte, 13, 80100, Naples