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Catacombs of St. Callixtus
110/126 Via Appia Antica Roma
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St. Callixtus Catacombs: The Little Vatican Beneath Rome's Streets
Explore the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome’s ancient 3rd-century Christian cemetery sprawling over 15 hectares underground. This vast network, known as the "Little Vatican," is the final resting place of sixteen popes, countless martyrs, and half a million early Christians.
Discover the hauntingly beautiful Crypt of St. Cecilia, famed for its frescoes and the saint’s preserved statue, and the Crypt of the Popes, where original Greek inscriptions mark the tombs of nine popes. Wander through monumental tunnels and ornate family tombs, revealing some of the earliest Christian art.
