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Catacombs of San Gennaro
Early Christian catacombs dug into the hill, with frescoes from the 2nd century, in the Sanità quarter.
- Open
- Every day, by guided tour
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Via Capodimonte 13, 80136 NaplesDirections
- Getting There
- Bus toward Capodimonte from Piazza Museo, about 10 minutes.
Why Go
The catacombs held the tomb of San Gennaro and the bishops of Naples, with frescoed burial niches and an underground basilica. A young people's cooperative from the Sanità neighborhood runs the tours, which can continue to the San Gaudioso catacombs nearby.
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