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Naples: Fontanelle Cemetery with Entry Ticket

By Cimitero delle Fontanelle
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$16 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 40m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Support the project to enhance the historical heritage of the Rione Sanità
  • Discover the fascinating cult of the pezzentelle souls
  • Immerse yourself in a timeless dimension

Activity location

    • Naples
    • Naples, Campania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Fontanelle, 78, 80136 Napoli NA, Italia | you must validate your ticket at the ticket office
    • Napoli, Campania, Italy

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Guided Visit

  • Activity duration is 40 minutes40m
    40m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Price details
AU$16.45 x 1 AdultAU$16.45
Total
Price is AU$16.45
Until Wed, 15 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket
  • Inclusions
    Guided visit
  • Inclusions
    Audio guide app (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Any other items not mentioned in the Inclusions section

What you can expect

  • The Cemetery of Fontanelle is a magical place, an ancient ossuary of about 3,000 m² carved out of the tuff quarries 243 feet above sea level. By supporting our cooperative, you are not only visiting a site, but actively participating in a project to enhance the area that has been recognised as an exemplary model of social enterprise. The route leads through three large galleries: the Navata dei Preti, the Navata degli Appestati, and the Navata dei Pezzentelli. Together with expert guides and people born and raised in the area, you will explore the deep bond between Naples and the afterlife, where faith is inextricably intertwined with folklore. We will tell you about the evolution of the evocative cult of the “pezzentelle souls” and take you up close to the famous skulls adopted by the people, analysing the historical and architectural context that makes this site unique in the world. We will delve into the legends most dear to our tradition: from the appearances of the legendary “Captain's Skull” to the alleged miracles of Concetta's “sweating cape.” It will be a passionate tale dedicated to those who want to be captivated by the mysteries that still live among these imposing tuff naves.

Location

Activity location

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    • Naples
    • Naples, Campania, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Fontanelle, 78, 80136 Napoli NA, Italia | you must validate your ticket at the ticket office
    • Napoli, Campania, Italy