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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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Leopoldop287
Jun 29, 2025
Awesome museum, crucial to understand things about the city - This is one of the most interesting tours I have visited. The story of this church is one of a kind, and it definitely helps you understand the story of the city.
As a guide, Lisa was truly outstanding. 100% recommended
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Falel5
Jun 15, 2025
Santa Luciella skull with ears - Interesting visit. In the church museum the guided tour showed us the small church / museum and the basement where the remains (skulls) were found that gave life to the rite of care of the souls pezzentelle.
Lisa (guide) explained everything with clarity and plenty of information.
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T6592tflucao
Jun 15, 2025
Precious corner of Naples - Gabriella and Alfonso two professional people as guides!!!!! Church worth a visit. Let's help this pearl regain its splendor.
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N1580dfedoardom
Jun 14, 2025
Santa Luciella to Naples flights - History-Tradition-Spirituality and that pinch of healthy Neapolitan superstition ..
As small as beautiful and interesting.
Thanks to the operators and the passion they transmit!!
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W1935epcarminem
Jun 14, 2025
Authentic - Great experience! Discover Naples, history, humanity and the sense of love towards a cult that goes beyond religion
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Paolafos
Jun 11, 2025
Living the Neapolitan traditions - A small place and recovered from the love for art. A fascinating story told with transport and passion. A corner of Naples that teaches .
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Valentino050389
Jun 8, 2025
Visit top - Came as a couple out of curiosity, and it is Beautiful experience, Sabrina was top. And then the crypt was very interested.
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Dreamer65092247134
Jun 2, 2025
Not to be missed - Our guides Giusy and Alfonso were very good and are really prepared. The church is the cemetery with skulls are unique pieces. Highly recommended the visit.
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Raffaelladj5579lm
Jun 2, 2025
You see Naples and then you get moved - I am a Neapolitan tourist by chance, I lived an exciting guided tour that made me move and rediscover my origins, thanks to guides and to breathe art for cultural heritage
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Paradise58919760124
Jun 8, 2025
A memorable visit discovering the history - A short and worthwhile tour with interesting insights into the Santa Luciella church and its restoration. Many thanks to our kind guide Sabrina, who made the experience truly special.
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