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1-Day Naples Walking Tour with Sanità Ossuary and Veiled Christ

1 Day Round trip from Via Pisanelli Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See ancient blood vials whose contents mysteriously liquefy twice a year
02 Visit a 17th-century chapel linked to a mysterious alchemist
03 Explore an underground ossuary cave with 40,000 skulls still used in prayer
04 Stop at Cappella San Severo to see the famous Veiled Christ
05 Visit Piazza del Gesù Nuovo and its Baroque church

Stroll through the Historical Center of Napoli and part of the Sanità area with its ancient ossuary, discovering some of the city's most curious mysteries along the way. See ancient vials containing blood whose contents mysteriously liquefy twice a year, visit a 17th-century chapel linked to a mysterious alchemist, and explore underground caves holding 40,000 skulls. The tour also includes stops at Cappella San Severo, home to the famous Veiled Christ, and Piazza del Gesù Nuovo with its Baroque church.

See ancient vials containing blood whose contents mysteriously liquefy twice a year, visit a 17th-century chapel linked to a mysterious alchemist, and explore underground caves holding 40,000 skulls.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Naples

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Naples Mysteries in the Historic Center and Sanità

On this tour, walk through the Historical Center of Napoli and part of the Sanità area, including its ancient ossuary. The highlights are as follows:

See some vials containing blood, whose contents miraculously liquefy twice a year.
Visit a chapel dating back to the 17th century that belongs to a mysterious alchemist.
Explore an amazing cemetery inside an underground cave, where you can still see 40,000 skulls. These are now used in prayer by some local worshippers.
In downtown Naples, visit Cappella San Severo, where the famous Veiled Christ is preserved.
Lastly, make a short visit to Piazza del Gesù with its Baroque church before lunch. The tour ends here.