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The Skull with the Ears: Explore the Cult of the Dead in Naples' Church of S. Luciella
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Naples
The Souls in Purgatory cult is a dominant aspect of Naples city. A visit to the Church of Santa Luciella provides an intimate plunge into the city’s heart while contributing to a significant social initiative. This church and its underground section are an undiscovered treasure, away from the usual tourist route.
The Souls in Purgatory cult is a dominant aspect of Naples city. A visit to the Church of Santa Luciella provides an intimate plunge into the city’s heart while contributing to a significant social initiative. This church and its underground section are an undiscovered treasure, away from the usual tourist route.
Duration:
15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai - Guided tour of the Church and the underground cemetery. There is kept, among many skulls, the skull with ears that has always been a point of reference for the Neapolitans who came to him to hear their prayers. Having ears made it easier for the skull soul to intermediate to give miracles and favors. The…
- Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai - Guided tour of the Church and the underground cemetery. There is kept, among many skulls, the skull with ears that has always been a point of reference for the Neapolitans who came to him to hear their prayers. Having ears made it easier for the skull soul to intermediate to give miracles and favors. The church was reopened by the Breathe Art Association after 30 years of neglect: the idea is to save the monuments by creating jobs for young people.
What's Included
- Expert local guides
- Expert local guides
Location
Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai
Vico Santa Luciella 5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ginevra2210
Apr 13, 2025
30 minutes guided tour - Near San Gregorio Armeno the Church of Santa Luciella was a great little discovery. With the guided tour you can immerse yourself in the lesser known and oldest Naples, the Naples of the times of the plague, when the cult of the souls of Purgatory was born. It's worth stopping. Congratulations to the association that deals with enhancing and promoting the place for the community
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Tommaso66
Apr 12, 2025
Very particular - Council to all really special great guide Giusy place restored thanks to young people and a funder went in many
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Federicad449
Apr 7, 2025
Super recommended - Guided tour nothing short of wonderful! Claudia drives it, she was hypnotic... Very good at telling the story of the Church. It made the experience unique and special... From repeat and of course to recommend ❤
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Valentyp2024
Apr 7, 2025
Super recommended - Wonderful tour guided by an excellent guide (Claudia)
Mysterious place and full of charm
Highly recommended!!!!!!!
THANK YOU
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E7667vnluciap
Apr 6, 2025
The fragmented souls - Exciting place whose story touches the sensitivity of anyone who visits it. Guide prepared, kind, delicate in telling the past of the site. Admirable commitment of young boys in wanting to restore and bring back to knowledge a place so dear to the Neapolitans.
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Michellebt1343of
Apr 2, 2025
Very cool! - This was one of the coolest places that I saw on my trip! So glad that I went! The tour is in Italian but they give you something to read in English.
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Supersquaraus
Mar 27, 2025
Amazing! - We visited this site driven by curiosity but also to reward the work of the young people who gave life to this beautiful restoration.
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Mariacristinab727
Mar 23, 2025
Beautiful tour,touching experience - If you are looking for the mysterious Naples you can not miss this place.
A suggestive and well-organized visit.The girl who welcomed us turned out to be kind, prepared and professionale.Molto careful also in explaining technical and historical details. A special place not to be missed!
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Coastal13251259388
Mar 22, 2025
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! - The association is committed to taking care of a jewel like that of Santa Luciella, as well as having welcoming and very prepared, professional and friendly staff! Recommended to everyone.
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Cricri12345678
Mar 16, 2025
Fantastic and exciting - Beautiful visit, the guide that happened to us was very good, nice, engaging even for my eight-year-old daughter, who listened carefully to the detailed explanation and full of interesting details. How nice when people get passionate about a project like this!
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