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Journey into the past times to discover streets, ancient basilicas and tombs carved in volcanic rock. 2000 years of faith, art and history. But to better understand what it is, let’s directly from the site of the historic structure some anticipation. “The Catacombs of San Gennaro unlike the most famous Roman catacombs, are on two levels do not overlap, and are characterized by very large spaces. This is thanks to the workability and strength of the tuff. The original nucleus of the Catacombs of San Gennaro dates back to the second century AD It is probably the tomb of a noble family who then gave space to the Christian community.
The expansion began in the fourth century A.D. following the deposition of the remains of Sant’Agrippino, first patron saint of Naples, in the underground basilica dedicated to him. Single aisle dug out of tufa, which still retains a bishop’s chair carved into the rock and the altar with an opening, in which the faithful could see and touch the saint’s tomb. In short, a thousand-year history that lives underground in Naples, on a journey to discover the close bond of faith between the city and its patron saint San Gennaro. ”
Info visit:
Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes – cost € 10 to person – free from 0 to 12 years.
Reservations required: 0817443714 – prenotazioni@catacombedinapoli.it
Source historical link to www.catacombedinapoli.it/it/luoghi/catacombe-di-san-gennaro-napoli
