FamxplorCatacombe di San Gaudioso
What to expect
The Catacombs of San Gaudioso are an underground paleo-Christian burial site located in the Rione Sanità district of Naples. The catacombs date back to the 4th-5th century AD and are the second most important early Christian cemetery in the city after the Catacombs of San Gennaro. The site is dedicated to St. Gaudiosus, a bishop who arrived in Naples from North Africa and was buried here between 451 and 453 AD. The catacombs feature frescoes and mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries, including a depiction of the Madonna della Sanità, which is believed to be the oldest Marian depiction in Campania. The site also includes the tomb of St. Gaudiosus, as well as other ancient burials and artifacts. Visitors can access the catacombs through the crypt of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità
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4 days in Naples with the family
Activities: We visited the Catacombs of San Gaudioso in Naples, a fascinating underground network of tunnels and chambers containing skulls and wall paintings. We found these catacombs more interesting and original than the Catacombs of San Gennaro
Highlights: We loved the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, finding them more interesting and original than the Catacombs of San Gennaro. The skulls and wall paintings were fascinating, offering a glimpse into Naples' history ✨