Sepulchre of San Gaudioso, Bishop of Abitina
Neighborhood: Stella
Nearest Train: Cavour & Materdei
Phone: +39 081 544 1305
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The San Gaudioso catacombs are situated beneath the presbitary and the apse of the church of Santa Maria della Sanita. Legend has it that after having been deprived of everything by the vandal, King Genserico, the saint, along with many other religious people was forced onto an un-seaworthy boat and abandoned at sea. God then set them ashore in Naples where the saint and his companions founded a monastery. The skeleton used to be painted on the wall along with some symbolic object indicating either the status or the profession of the deceased.
Lun-Dom Visite alle 9:30, 10:15, 11, 11:45 & 12:30Reviews
Swallowed Up!
Not the most extensive or impressive of the catacombs of Naples, but worth a side trip on the way to...
Reviewed by:incahoots5106@sbcglobal.net from St. Louis, MO by way of New Jersey on Oct 27 2005
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