They go back to the second century and are important both historically and for the paleochristian paintings that embellish them. According to some scholars, their origin is linked to a gentilitial tomb given to the Christian community and later become an official cemetery and religious centre.

San Gennaro Catacombs
Via Tondo di Capodimonte, 13 / Basilica del Buon Consiglio

Tel. 081.7443714
Sito web: www.catacombedinapoli.it
Open: Mon to Sat: hourly guided visits from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Sundays: hourly guided visits from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Visit time: 50 min.
Tickets fares: Adults both Catacombs di San Gennaro and Catacombs di San Gaudioso € 8,00 - under 18 and over 65 € 5,00 - under 6 and disabled with their helpers entrance free.