Catacombe di San Gennaro, Naples

Name: Catacombe di San Gennaro
Address: via Tondo di Capodimonte, 13, Naples, 80136, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 744 3714

#156 among attractions in Naples

Ruins, Cemetery, Historical place, Catacombs

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Facts and practical information

The Catacombs of San Gennaro are underground paleo-Christian burial and worship sites in Naples, Italy, carved out of tuff, a porous stone. They are situated in the northern part of the city, on the slope leading up to Capodimonte, consisting of two levels, San Gennaro Superiore, and San Gennaro Inferiore. The catacombs lie under the Rione Sanità neighborhood of Naples, sometimes called the "Valley of the Dead". The site is now easily identified by the large church of Madre del Buon Consiglio. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1985 (39 years ago)Coordinates: 40°51'50"N, 14°14'49"E

Address

via Tondo di Capodimonte, 13Municipalità 3 (Stella)Naples 80136 Italy

Contact

+39 081 744 3714

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Catacombe di San Gennaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Museo di Capodimonte, Palazzo dello Spagnolo, San Gennaro dei Poveri.

0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples
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Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
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~970 ftS
Church
San Gennaro dei Poveri, Naples
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Palazzo San Felice, Naples
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0.4 miSW
Cemetery
Fontanelle cemetery, Naples
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0.7 miNE
Church
Sant'Eframo Vecchio, Naples
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~1590 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità, Naples
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0.7 miE
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Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci, Naples
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~1520 ftS
Historical place, Catacombs
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~290 ftN
Church
Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio, Naples
2 min walk • The Madre del Buon Consiglio is a Roman Catholic church in Naples, southern Italy. It is located on the hillside leading up to the Capodimonte palace and art museum and is visible from many quarters of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Catacombe di San Gennaro open?

Catacombe di San Gennaro is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Catacombe di San Gennaro?

Nearby attractions include Basilica di San Gennaro fuori le mura, Naples (1 min walk), Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio, Naples (2 min walk), Santa Maria del Soccorso a Capodimonte, Naples (5 min walk), San Gennaro dei Poveri, Naples (5 min walk).

How to get to Catacombe di San Gennaro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Catacombe di San Gennaro:

Bus

Capodimonte • Lines: 168, 178, A, C67, R4 (3 min walk)
San Gennaro dei Poveri • Lines: C52 (4 min walk)

Metro

Materdei • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Museo • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Cavour (19 min walk)
Napoli Montesanto (29 min walk)

Tram

Ponte Casanova Ist. Sogliano • Lines: 1, 2 (32 min walk)
Principe Umberto • Lines: 1, 2 (33 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (40 min walk)