Underground Naples

Naples, Italy, has a rich and fascinating history, and this is reflected in the city's underground spaces. There are many underground sites to explore in Naples, including ancient Roman ruins, medieval aqueducts, and World War II air raid shelters. Some of the most popular underground attractions in Naples include the Napoli Sotterranea, the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, and the Cripta di San Gennaro.


Napoli Sotterranea, or 'Underground Naples,' is a network of ancient Roman tunnels and underground chambers that were used for various purposes over the centuries, including as air raid shelters during World War II.


The Napoli Sotterranea is open to the public for guided tours, and visitors can learn about the city's history and see the underground chambers. Other underground sites in Naples worth visiting include the Catacombe di San Gennaro, Grotta di Seiano, etc.


How to explore underground Naples?

  • Visit the Napoli Sotterranea, an underground network of tunnels and aqueducts that were used for a cistern, a theater, and a prison by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
  • Explore the Catacombs of San Gaudioso, an underground burial site dating back to the 5th century. They are a series of underground chapels and tombs that were used by early Christians.
  • Visit Grotta di Seiano, which is a series of underground caves and tunnels that were used as an aqueduct and as a means of communication between Naples and the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.
  • Visit the Crypt of the Original Sin in the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità, which features frescoes and sculptures from the 18th century.
  • Take a tour of the underground city of Pozzuoli, which was built by the ancient Romans and is now partially submerged.
  • Visit the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore, which has an underground archaeological site that includes the remains of a Roman market, an early Christian church, and a medieval monastery.
  • Check out the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, which has a large collection of ancient artifacts from the city's rich history, including items from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

  • imageDuration Required
    3 hours

Address of Underground Naples

Piazza San Gaetano, 68, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy

Opening & Closing time of Underground Naples

  • Monday
    09:30-16:30
  • Tuesday
    09:30-16:30
  • Wednesday
    09:30-16:30
  • Thursday
    09:30-16:30
  • Friday
    09:30-16:30
  • Saturday
    09:30-18:00
  • Sunday
    09:30-18:00

Explore More