Virgil's tomb, Naples

Name: Virgil's tomb
Address: Parco Vergiliano, Naples, Italy

#206 among attractions in Naples

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Virgil's tomb is a Roman burial vault in Naples, said to be the tomb of the poet Virgil. It is located at the entrance to the old Roman tunnel known as the Crypta Neapolitana or grotta vecchia in the Piedigrotta district of the city, between Mergellina and Fuorigrotta. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°49'48"N, 14°13'4"E

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Parco VergilianoMunicipalità 1 (Chiaia)Naples Italy

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Virgil's tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mergellina, Stadio Arturo Collana, National Museum of Ceramics, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Parto a Mergellina.

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Villa Pignatelli, Naples
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Virgil's tomb?

Nearby attractions include Crypta Neapolitana, Naples (1 min walk), Parco Virgiliano, Naples (2 min walk), Santa Maria di Piedigrotta, Naples (2 min walk), Piedigrotta, Naples (4 min walk).

How to get to Virgil's tomb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Virgil's tomb:

Metro

Mergellina • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)
Arco Mirelli - Repubblica • Lines: 6 (13 min walk)

Train

Napoli Mergellina (3 min walk)
Mergellina (8 min walk)

Bus

Bruno • Lines: 140, 151, 618, R7 (4 min walk)
Mergellina - Piazzetta del Leone • Lines: 140, B, C16, C21, C24 (5 min walk)