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Capuchin crypt and St. Domitilla's catacombs

Discover an eerie secret in Rome hiding in plain sight. Visit the mysterious Capuchin crypt decorated with over 4000 skeletons and descend into the narrow underground corridors of Santa Domitilla's catacombs.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English
Private tour pricing from 76 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 136 EUR per person

Highlights

Capuchin Crypt and Catacombs of Santa Domitilla

Chambers completely decorated with skeletons

Visiting one of Rome's oldest catacombs

Description

Not only is Rome rich in history on the surface but it also has a hidden side. The first location we will take you to is the church of the Immaculate Conception, as soon as you enter you will immediately discover a fascinating secret. The Capuchin (Franciscan brotherhood) who have been taking care of this church for the last 4 centuries have had its chambers decorated with their fellow brother’s bones… Yes that’s right chambers decorated with human bones!

Afterwards we will take you to the catacombs of Saint Domitilla. Archeologists say that if you were to connect all catacombs of Rome you would have a tunnel nearly 250 miles long! Learn about the struggle of the first christian communities in Rome. How there was an organization behind the burial methods. We will guide you with expertise though the maze of tunnels and along the way point out frescoes, sarcophagi and underground chapels.

What’s included & not included

entrance tickets

transportaion

expert guide

souvenirs

meals

Meeting point

Piazza Barberini, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
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