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Tour of Naples Fontanelle Cemetery Catacombs & Sanità Quarter with Local Guide

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Duration

clock2 hours 30 minutes

Tour Details

    Overview

    Just a stone's throw from the historic center of Naples lies one of its most captivating locations, the Fontanelle Cemetery. Established within an old tuff quarry in 1656 as a result of the Plague that caused countless Neapolitans to lose their lives, it has since become known for its 'pezzentelle souls', whom devotees turn to in order to receive graces and intercessions.

    You will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you tales surrounding the characters guarded here. After this mystical experience, take a stroll through Sanità district - so named because it was believed to possess natural and supernatural salubrity - and explore the bustling alleys of this lovely hidden corner of Naples while connecting with its people.

    What’s included

    • Regional expert
    • Admittance - Cimitero delle Fontanelle

    What’s Exclude

    • Gratuities
    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    What To Expect

    Itinerary
    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop At: Cimitero delle Fontanelle, Via Fontanelle 80, 80136, Naples Italy

    The Cemetery of Fontanelle is an old graveyard situated in the city of Naples, positioned in via Fontanelle. It gets its name from the presence of water sources in ancient times. The cemetery contains approximately 40,000 remains of people who passed away from the great plague of 1656 and cholera of 1836.

    This place also has a unique ritual known as "pezzentelle souls" which requires adopting and caring for a skull that represents an abandoned soul.

    Duration: 1 hour

    Stop At: Rione Sanita, Quartiere Stella, Naples Italy

    Rione Sanità is one area that's lesser known to tourists but has lots to offer. Nowadays it presents itself as a hospitable and fascinating neighborhood. Here you can find the catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso - places abundant with history.
    Stop At: Santa Maria della Sanita, Piazza della Sanita' 14 Piazza Fra Via Sanità e Via Teresa degli Scalzi, 80136, Naples Italy

    In Piazza Sanità located in Naples stands the 17th century basilica called Santa Maria della Sanità - an artwork belonging to Baroque period. This church is considered one of the best works made by Dominican architect Fra 'Nuvolo.

    Santa Maria has a Greek cross plan comprising thirteen lateral chapels plus raised presbytery beneath which lies an early Christian basilica including entrance to Catacombs of Saint Gaudioso (not included in tour).

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Pass By : Palazz o Dello Spagnolo , V i a Vergini , 19 , Napolis I taly < br/ > < p / >The Palazz o Dello Spagnol o was built i n 1738 commissioned b y Marques s Poppano Nicola Moscati w hich was designed b y Ferdinando S anfeli c e . The building draws many visitors because o f monumental double-ramp staircase thought t o be like "fa l con' s wings ". Here Charles III o f Bourbon often visited while changing horses takin g oxen along steep V i a Vergini t o Capodimonte . < p/ >At end off century it was purchased by Spanish nobleman Tommaso Atienza whose nickname Spanish gave th e buil din g present name . < p/ >

    Additional Information

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
    • Face masks required for guides in public areas
    • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
    • Your Healthy is our priority so we adopted all the measures to keep our guests safe during their activities. We also remind all guests to always equip themselves with gel sanitizing for the hands and facemasks where necessary.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Voucher Requirements

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Departure Time

    08:00 AM

    Departure Point

    Piazzetta Materdei, 80136 Napoli NA, Italy

    Hotel Pickup

    Yes

    Return Details

    Piazza Cavour, P.za Cavour, Napoli NA, Italy

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