Things You Need To Know Before Visiting The Catacombs

Posted by jyotishah on August 23rd, 2022

A tour of the Catacombs of Rome is an excellent opportunity to learn about the darker side of the Eternal City. The areas where the early Christians buried their dead and worshiped amid them are both mysterious and fascinating. If you're considering a trip to the Roman Catacombs as part of your Rome holiday, here's all you need to know!

What happened to the Catacombs?

In Rome, there are just a few catacombs that are truly exposed to the public. You may walk around them, following in the footsteps of a society that had no choice but to bury their friends and neighbors in the city's sewers. Burial niches, honeycomb-style in the walls of the underground passageways, as well as a variety of old artwork, have been left behind.

The tour includes visits to catacombs, a crypt, and a basilica, with easy transportation between each place provided by a comfortable, climate-controlled bus. There will be no hot and humid buses or brisk hikes between points of interest!

Why are the catacombs worth visiting?

Catacomb Tours in Rome are a fantastic opportunity to see the hidden side of such a beautiful city. Rome has everything, from gorgeous cathedrals to great artwork, but it also has a dark history of illicit religion and subterranean worship, as well as cemeteries beyond the city walls and hidden art.

The catacombs are a fantastic way to learn about portions of the city's history that you wouldn't otherwise learn about. There were many Popes who were buried in the Roman catacombs. When private worship was outgrown, the early Christians brought tables and benches down to the caverns.

Where can you find Dark Rome?

The Eternal City's evil aspect is not limited to the tombs. Our tour combines a visit to the catacombs with a visit to San Clemente Basilica and the Capuchin Crypt and Museum.

San Clemente is a wonderful example of church reuse; beneath the church, you'll discover a restored Roman street with a functional aqueduct and a chamber where a pagan mystery cult had secret meetings.

The Capuchin Crypts are housed in the Church of Santa Maria della Concezioni dei Cappuccini, which also serves as a museum for the Capuchins. The corpses of 4000 friars were rehoused in the 17th century and are placed in artistic designs to remind visitors that death is certain...

Tips for visiting the catacombs

Our Roman catacomb tours are given by English-speaking archaeologists who are specialists in their profession and can teach you a lot about the underground burial chambers history. Group sizes are limited to 20 individuals or less, which is the ideal size for enjoying a tour to the catacombs without feeling crowded.

When visiting the catacombs, think about what you'll wear. Even in the summer, they may become rather cold due to their subterranean location, so dress warmly even if you're wandering the city in a t-shirt, shorts, and a light jacket. Comfortable shoes, such as sneakers or walking boots, are required because the catacombs are old and were not designed for simple exploration!