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Catacombs of San Gennaro
Sight4.7 · 13 4954.8 · 5 944≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~11 €3.2 km from the center
Carved into the porous volcanic tuff of the Capodimonte hill beneath the Sanità district, these paleochristian catacombs form an extraordinary two-level underground cemetery. Dating from the 2nd to 5th centuries AD, the labyrinthine chambers served as sacred burial vaults and worship sites for early Christians. Highlights include the Crypt of the Bishops, the original tomb of Saint Januarius, and remarkably preserved fresco murals.
Highlights
- Monumental two-level paleochristian underground necropolis from the 2nd century
- Original subterranean resting place of Naples' patron saint, San Gennaro
- Rock-hewn underground basilicas and sacred Crypt of the Bishops
- Rare early Christian fresco portraits and detailed Byzantine mosaics
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:30 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 17:00 |
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