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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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774 Ratings
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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Silnox1
Nov 29, 2025
In Naples you never die - A short walk through history, the story of historical details that we would never have known, the confirmation of the initiative of the Neapolitan soul and a small contribution that made us feel for a moment active participants.
Brava Rossana!
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Flyer13744332247
Nov 23, 2025
Small church restored by a group of lovers of our wonderful city. It's very worth seeing - The church was saved from neglect and decay by a group of lovers of our city. Today it is a wonderful tourist reality
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Lall78
Nov 23, 2025
Very impressive - Fantastic place, it is really worth visiting to know a typical cult of the Neapolitan tradition. Giusy, the guide, really good and engaging. How nice that a small group of young people has given new life to this little treasure of Naples!
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Bradley
Nov 13, 2025
Moving experience in church undergoing restoration. - We had a fascinating guided tour from Giovanni who is part of the association actively involved in restoring this church. Small in size but big in heart this church has a history that needs to be heard more widely. A moving experience!
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Ryanpor
Nov 13, 2025
Very interesting visit in one of Spaccanapoli's alleys - Highly recommended visit to one of the smaller churches in Naples, with lots of information about its history, the restoration works carried out and the traditions of the Neapolitans in caring for the human remains inside the crypt, including the famous skull with the ears. Our guide was very nice and made the visit both interesting and fun 🙂
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Eubei
Nov 11, 2025
You breathe history - A church worth visiting and helping; very kind guys to the reception, expert guide, clear and professional for the tour. An ancient church that deserves to be helped in the restoration.
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Fabioci4638ew
Nov 9, 2025
Visit strongly recommended - Definitely interesting
Visit not among the obvious destinations of Naples but to be enhanced more
Positive and kind welcome organization and environment as well as driving activity. I strongly recommend the visit
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Antonioch3021zt
Nov 3, 2025
Excellent - Visit to the Church of Santa Luciella ai Librai and the Church of Santi Filippo e Giacomo and the Silk Art Museum Complex. The fascinating and engaging tour, accompanied by very prepared, kind and helpful operators who transmit to you all the passion they put into their work.
Recommended, very acceptable price; Rating 10/10
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Wander35677486304
Nov 1, 2025
Weekend in Naples - Must-see places. Congratulations to all those who have put in place monuments of absolute beauty. Thanks for everything. Keep it up, you guys are wonderful.
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Gianlucacq6277no
Nov 1, 2025
20 minutes of pleasant explanations on the cult of the pezzentelle souls - Excellent guide, admirable will to remove a place of historical and artistic importance from degradation and return it to the enjoyment of the public
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