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Underground Naples
Sight4.6 · 30 2394.5 · 12 459≈ 1 h 38 minEntry: ~15 €1.8 km from the center
A subterranean labyrinth of caverns, quarries, and cisterns plunging 40 meters beneath the vibrant streets of Naples. First excavated by ancient Greeks for tuff building stone, the passages were transformed by Romans into an aqueduct network. During World War II, the caverns served as crucial air-raid bomb shelters. Guided routes lead through candlelit tunnels, subterranean gardens, and into Nero's ancient theatre.
Highlights
- Ancient Greco-Roman aqueduct system and cavernous cisterns
- Narrow candlelit passageway leading to hidden water basins
- Remains of Emperor Nero's Roman theatre beneath tenements
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 18:00 |
What’s nearby
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Chiesa dell'Arciconfraternita di Santa Maria della Sanità
1 min walk · 69 m
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1 min walk · 73 m
Sant'Angelo a Segno
1 min walk · 75 m
Antica Pizzeria Di Matteo
1 min walk · 101 m
4.2
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco
1 min walk · 107 m
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1 min walk · 110 m
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