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Catacombs of San Gennaro

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Introduction The Catacombs of San Gennaro were built in the 2nd century, and legend has it that San Gennaro was originally buried here. Unlike the catacombs in Rome, this site includes not only tombs but also corridors and a spacious atrium supported by columns and arches, decorated with early Christian frescoes and mosaics. However, many of these have now...

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　 Introduction The Catacombs of San Gennaro were built in the 2nd century, and legend has it that San Gennaro was originally buried here. Unlike the catacombs in Rome, this site includes not only tombs but also corridors and a spacious atrium supported by columns and arches, decorated with early Christian frescoes and mosaics. However, many of these have now fallen into disrepair.

Naples, Italy