The Catacombs of Rome (Italian: Catacombe di Roma) are ancient catacombs, underground burial places in and around Rome, of which there are at least forty, some rediscovered since 1578, others even as late as the 1950s.

San Sebastiano, San Callisto, Domitilla, Priscilla, and Sant’Agnese... Discover Rome's various catacombs, what they are and how to visit them.

Le Catacombe di San Callisto sono tra le più grandi e importanti di Roma. Nate intorno alla metà del II secolo d.c., fanno parte di un complesso cimiteriale che occupa un'area di 15 ettari di terreno, con una rete di gallerie lunghe quasi 20 chilometri, su diversi piani, e raggiungono una profondità superiore ai 20 metri.

Feb 19, 2023 · The catacombs you can easily visit in Rome are the catacombs of Callixtus, Sebastian, Saint Domitilla, Agnes, Priscilla, and Marcellinus and Peter. There are a few more that you can visit only upon request, such as the catacombs of Comodilla or San Pancrazio.

Oct 17, 2024 · The ancient catacombs of Rome include at least 60 burial tunnels used by Jewish and Christian Romans to bury their dead between the 1st and 5th centuries C.E. There are 400 miles of catacomb tunnels beneath Rome.

Nov 14, 2023 · Rome's catacombs represent a historical intertwining of faith, death, and the art of burial, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the spiritual life of the early Christians. As you consider delving into this subterranean world, here's a …

Nov 20, 2024 · Explore the 3 most famous catacombs along the ancient Appian Way, part of the Park of the Appian Way (Parco Regionale dell'Appia Antica), where history, art, and faith intersect. The only way to visit the catacombs of Rome is to take a guided tour.

Discover the secrets of the Roman catacombs, ancient burial sites rich in art and history. Learn about catacombs of Praetextatus, San Sebastiano, and more.

Aug 3, 2022 · Rome is home to a vast underground maze of catacombs carved out of the soft, volcanic tufa stone that surrounds the city. There’s a myth that during their persecution, Christians used the catacombs as a secret place to bury their dead but in reality the location of the catacombs was well known.

Feb 29, 2024 · There are over 60 catacombs in Rome, but only a few are open to the public. To be precise, there are six catacombs that can be visited in Rome: The catacombs of San Callisto, San Sebastiano, Santa Domitilla, Priscilla, Sant’Agnese and Marcellino and Pietro. We have already visited 4 of them!