The Crypts and Catacombs on the Appian Road ... and the Capuchin Bones Chapel
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Ancient places where the Christian were buried, and where they meet to prey secretly. Roman catacombs date back to the II century, and generally rose outside the city walls. Find here all information about the most important and famous catacombe in Rome.
Flavia Domitilla was the member of a Flavian imperial family, who owned the land on wich the cemetery was built. Beside the name Domitilla, the catacomb was also known under the name of Sts. Nereus and Achilleus. This cemetery is one of the oldest and largest in the entire complex of underground cemeteries in Rome.
The visit continues at the Capuchin Bone Chapel, close to Via Veneto and finish by venturing 60 feet down beneath the Church of San Clemente.
Tickets of the Catacombs is 5 euro per person
Capuchin Bone Chapel is free by a donation
For prices and infos write me at info@romeconnection.com
See you in Italy!

From Summer '07 at the end of any Tour , a precious gift for you ..one bottle of Chianti !!!