![]() ![]() They became a burial place for popes, especially the Catacombs of San Callisto, Catacombs of San Lorenzo and the Catacombs of San Pancrazio.Īs you explore this intricate series of tunnels with us, your guide will bring to life the burial practices the early Christians followed with vivid stories. But the catacombs continued to play an important role in Roman life. Over time, as Christianity became a powerful and accepted force, Christian worship moved above ground. The catacombs in Rome, carved out of the soft volcanic rock found in Rome’s stone foundations, served as both a place of worship and a resting place for believers who had died. During the time these catacombs were built, Christians were being sentenced to death by the authorities, the result of this persecution was that the faithful went underground. The hidden status of these catacombs illustrate the sheer danger Christian martyrs faced millennia ago. Once you’ve taken the time to tremble at that grisly discovery, you’ll be taken via air-conditioned coach to one of the hidden Christian catacombs dotted around the city. ![]() From historic times until the 1800s, unidentified corpses were discarded here to rot or be identified. Incidentally, this location has been chosen for a specific bone-tingling reason. Our archaeological guide will meet you at Piazza Barberini, near the fountain of Triton, on our Crypts and Catacombs tour. The alternative is spending an eternity, forever lost as you wander up and down narrow tunnels. Rome’s catacombs can only be accessed via secret passageways and you need to know where you’re going once you get there. Discover the original skull and crossbones ![]() We invite you to step into Rome’s murky past with us as we explore the City of the Dead that lurks beneath Rome’s bustling streets. And in a city this ancient, you can bet that there’s plenty of macabre and supernatural energy and occurrences to keep you on your toes. Rome’s beginnings stretch so far back, they are lost in time. The don’t call it the Eternal City for nothing. Explore this ancient city on one of our Rome walking tours or on our Rome catacombs tour, to uncover the somber past of this iconic metropolis. This is a city with plenty of sinister secrets in store if you dare to venture off the beaten track. There’s more to Rome than what immediately meets the eye. ![]()
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