90%Catacombs of Rome
Via Appia Antica 110/126, , Rome
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Where?
5 different locations around the city
What?
Ancient Jewish and Christian underground burial places
Anything else you need to know?
There are 5 catacombs open to the public across Rome. Used by ancient Jews and Christians because they believed in bodily resurrection and did not wish to cremate the dead so the buried their bodies here. Many Saints have been buried here.
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Tip! If you are visiting the catacombs get some information before you go, or better still get a guide! We visited the catacombs as part of a walking Tour of Rome and our guide was a wonderful storyteller who brought the whole area to life! If you dont go with a guide or have prior knowledge... more Tip! If you are visiting the catacombs get some information before you go, or better still get a guide! We visited the catacombs as part of a walking Tour of Rome and our guide was a wonderful storyteller who brought the whole area to life! If you dont go with a guide or have prior knowledge of what happened here, then what looks a bit like a pile of old foundations might leave your cold. But when you here about great Caesers meeting here and planning the future of the Roman Empire, The catacombs can't help but impress!close
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by caren
– posted on May 15, 2007
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