Catacombe Domitilla

This is a fabulous place to visit but it is also strange.

This is a fabulous place to visit but it is also strange.

One of the most interesting tours we were able to experience while in Rome. the guide does an exceptional job of telling you about the catacombs through stories and pointing out artifacts along the walls as well as the catacombs proper. it is a bit outside of the city and if you book it, you are provided transportation there and back. if you're ...

One of the most interesting tours we were able to experience while in Rome. the guide does an exceptional job of telling you about the catacombs through stories and pointing out artifacts along the walls as well as the catacombs proper. it is a bit outside of the city and if you book it, you are provided transportation there and back. if you're a history buff or interested in religious history, this is definitely recommended.

Very neat! Only catacombs with a church in it. Amazing Frescoes. Our Tour guide was great!

Very neat! Only catacombs with a church in it. Amazing Frescoes. Our Tour guide was great!

Οπωσδήποτε με ξεναγό, αν και ούτως ή άλλως δεν νομίζω ότι μπορείτε να εισέλθετε μόνοι σας, ανεξάρτητα από γκρουπ. Ταξίδι στον χρόνο. Κλείσαμε με το Carpe diem tour. Είχε μια μικρή καθυστέρηση ο ξεναγός αλλά μας αντάμειψε με την ξενάγηση. Θεωρώ ότι τα εισιτήρια είναι λίγο ακριβά για μια μόνο κατακομβη. Δεν είναι ξεκάθαρο από το γραφείο ότι θα επισκε...

Οπωσδήποτε με ξεναγό, αν και ούτως ή άλλως δεν νομίζω ότι μπορείτε να εισέλθετε μόνοι σας, ανεξάρτητα από γκρουπ. Ταξίδι στον χρόνο. Κλείσαμε με το Carpe diem tour. Είχε μια μικρή καθυστέρηση ο ξεναγός αλλά μας αντάμειψε με την ξενάγηση. Θεωρώ ότι τα εισιτήρια είναι λίγο ακριβά για μια μόνο κατακομβη. Δεν είναι ξεκάθαρο από το γραφείο ότι θα επισκεφθεις μόνο μια, καθώς αναφερεται με πληθυντικο στις κατακομβες. Διευκρινίστε τε το.

It was very interesting.

It was very interesting.

Visiting the catacombs in Rome was one of the most memorable and unique parts of our trip. It’s not something you can just walk into on your own—you need to join a guided tour, which we actually booked through Airbnb. It was a small group, which made the experience much more personal and easy to follow. Highly recommend going this route rather than...

Visiting the catacombs in Rome was one of the most memorable and unique parts of our trip. It’s not something you can just walk into on your own—you need to join a guided tour, which we actually booked through Airbnb. It was a small group, which made the experience much more personal and easy to follow. Highly recommend going this route rather than a large bus tour. The underground tunnels, ancient Christian burial sites, and historical context give you a whole new appreciation for the layers of Rome. Definitely worth setting aside time for, even if it’s a bit outside the city center.

The chirch at the begining of the tour is beautiful. Very nice break from the heat.

The chirch at the begining of the tour is beautiful. Very nice break from the heat.

Un po' corto

Un po' corto

After two guided tours, in the catacombs of St Callixtus and St Domitilla, I became a proficient structural engineer. I learned everything there is to know about the rocks, the architecture, the methodology, and also the fact that there is a competition on which is the biggest catacomb of the two. Oh, and that Christians liked to bury their dead un...

After two guided tours, in the catacombs of St Callixtus and St Domitilla, I became a proficient structural engineer. I learned everything there is to know about the rocks, the architecture, the methodology, and also the fact that there is a competition on which is the biggest catacomb of the two. Oh, and that Christians liked to bury their dead underground, for no apparent reason, which ceased at about the time Christianity became legal. These cemeteries are a testament to the continuity of the faith in the millennia. Knowledge of some Greek will allow you to read the inscriptions and locate the bishops and the martyrs. The olive oil lamps from that time, still burn today in the houses and the churches. Αγία Δομιτίλλα πρέσβευε υπέρ ημων.

Oggi ho visitato le Catacombe di Domitilla con mia moglie e la nostra bambina di 9 mesi. Dopo un po’ di attesa, abbiamo acquistato i biglietti da un impiegato (di nome Etzel, se ho capito bene), che sembrava più infastidito dalla nostra presenza che contento di accogliere dei visitatori. Ci ha detto di lasciare il passeggino in una stanza vicina d...

Oggi ho visitato le Catacombe di Domitilla con mia moglie e la nostra bambina di 9 mesi. Dopo un po’ di attesa, abbiamo acquistato i biglietti da un impiegato (di nome Etzel, se ho capito bene), che sembrava più infastidito dalla nostra presenza che contento di accogliere dei visitatori. Ci ha detto di lasciare il passeggino in una stanza vicina durante la visita. Quando siamo tornati, abbiamo scoperto che mancava la borsa per il cambio, fissata al passeggino. Conteneva solo pannolini e articoli per la cura della nostra bambina, nessun oggetto di valore. Ho informato l’impiegato dell’accaduto. La sua risposta è stata che avremmo dovuto portare con noi gli oggetti di valore. Gli ho fatto notare che proprio lui ci aveva detto di lasciare il passeggino lì, quindi pensavamo che fosse sorvegliato. Con tono irritato e arrogante, ha detto che ogni giorno passano di lì 3.000 persone e che lui non ha tempo per guardare i passeggini. Alla mia richiesta di controllare le telecamere, ha risposto che in quell’area non ci sono riprese, e infine si è offeso chiedendo se secondo me era colpa sua se siamo stati derubati. Non mi ha sorpreso di essere derubato in Italia — riconosco che avremmo potuto portare la borsa con noi. Ma mi ha molto colpito l’atteggiamento freddo, indifferente e privo di empatia dell’impiegato, che lavora per un’istituzione ecclesiale. Nessuna scusa, nessuna parola di comprensione. Ringrazio invece la guida Caterina, il giardiniere e altri membri dello staff, che si sono mostrati disponibili e dispiaciuti. Ma non ringrazio il signor Etzel.

Con visitas en cualquier idioma

Con visitas en cualquier idioma

Sehr interessant, wirklich sehr angenehmes Klima (15°C) insbesondere im Sommer; würde empfehlen

Sehr interessant, wirklich sehr angenehmes Klima (15°C) insbesondere im Sommer; würde empfehlen

Not for the Claustrophobic. But abeautiful reminder of our past. This is a "cemetery" so please be respectful even though you are touring.

Not for the Claustrophobic. But abeautiful reminder of our past. This is a "cemetery" so please be respectful even though you are touring.

Very nice! Note: No pictures or videos allowe it is the older cemetery in Rome

Very nice! Note: No pictures or videos allowe it is the older cemetery in Rome

As a European tour guide, I believe these are the best catacombs in Rome.

As a European tour guide, I believe these are the best catacombs in Rome.

Extensive underground burial system. We were told this is the oldest of them. Underground church from 4th Century. Our tour guide Peter was great with so much history to explain.

Extensive underground burial system. We were told this is the oldest of them. Underground church from 4th Century. Our tour guide Peter was great with so much history to explain.

Holy atmosphere and frightening story of the catacombs past is a worthwhile visit for any cristian.

Holy atmosphere and frightening story of the catacombs past is a worthwhile visit for any cristian.

Great tour from Divan at Getyourguide. So interesting!

Great tour from Divan at Getyourguide. So interesting!

Extremecedor,

Extremecedor,

Sehr gute Führung

Sehr gute Führung