Rome’s Catacombs
Intriguing underground burial chambers used for burial and worship.
About Rome's Catacombs
Italy
The catacombs of Rome are an extensive network of underground burial chambers used by early Christians, Jews, and pagans from the 2nd to the 5th centuries AD. They served as places for burials, worship, and sometimes refuge during times of persecution. The eerie, labyrinth-like tunnels adorned with ancient frescoes, symbols, and inscriptions offer an insight into early Christian practices and beliefs. The Catacombs of San Sebastiano are one of the oldest and most famous, located on the Appian Way, known for early Christian inscriptions and the burial site of St. Sebastian. The Catacombs of San Callisto (St. Callixtus) are the largest in Rome, with intricate tombs of martyrs and early popes and features the Crypt of the Popes and stunning frescoes. The Catacombs of Domitilla are the only catacombs still containing bones, and features a subterranean basilica and intricate paintings.
Note – consider your mobility as a visit to the catacombs does involve uneven ground, tight spaces, ducking under arches and climbing stairs.
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