Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus
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The Catacombs of Saint Gaudiosus are underground paleo-Christian burial sites, located in the northern area of the city of Naples.
Main crypt below the main altar of the church of Santa Maria della Sanità.
Tomb of St. Gaudiosus (#1)
Hall with 17th century burials (#7)
Maria de Ponte (left) and Sveva Gesualda, 1611 (right)
Catacombs
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Catacombs are man-made underground passages primarily used for religious purposes, particularly for burial. Any chamber used as a burial place is considered a catacomb, although the word is most commo
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