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Catacombe di San Gaudioso

A catacombe area where macabre ritual of "draining" was performed. A few remains of skulls in the walls, parts of skeletons and wall paintings are shown. Also the history of the "upstairs" church is shortly showcased.

Getting there
On the way to San Gennaro, jump off at the bridge and take elevator in the middle of it. Also possible to exit right from the San Gennaro chapel and walk down the street.
Hours
10:00-13:00 (last admission)

Listing from Wikivoyage: Naples, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.