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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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646 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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672gianlucav
Nov 21, 2024
A real surprise!! Visit of about 25 minutes but great fun and the guide conveys the passion that for this place! - Do NOT miss it!
Discover something about Naples that not even Neapolitans know...
A few unforgettable and fun minutes!!
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Stay20954951686
Nov 20, 2024
A visit to the skull that hears everything - Our guide was very good at narrating the cult that was behind this skull, the story is fascinating and suitable even for younger children.
What was not lacking was the kindness of the staff. The ticket does not even cost too much making a comparison quality of experience and price
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Procrastinatore93
Nov 17, 2024
An atypical Naples - First of all, Lisa was a fantastic guide: clear in explanations, very kind and full of love for her work.
The church inside has been renovated and brought to light for its beauty.
A real find in the basement, but I don't want to spoil.
It is definitely worth a visit!
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Stay742703
Nov 16, 2024
A little-known gem but that absolutely to do - Fabulous experience with a guide who is part of the association attentive to detail and very prepared manages to involve the participants creating an atmosphere in which it seems to be at that time.
Good guys excellent work!
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Z3351muangelab
Nov 11, 2024
Exceptional driving - Very suggestive place, I recommend visiting it also to support young people who have rediscovered this place and offer the opportunity to learn about traditions related to the cult of the dead. The guide was exceptional, very prepared, very blood, helpful, transmitted the passion for his business. Thank you guys!
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Saturnia1
Oct 19, 2024
The cult of the dead and souls of purgatory - The visit was exceptional. The Guide explained how three Neapolitans reopened this place of worship, making it available to the city. The Guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about his activity.
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S6920dvtonys
Oct 18, 2024
Charming - A place of great charm and full of enchantment, where you can breathe an ancient and sincere spirituality.
The guides are young and well prepared.
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Mobile22968532324
Oct 16, 2024
very interesting visit in a very suggestive place explained in a clear and engaging way by the Guide - Very suggestive place explained by a very competent and very communicative Guide, absolutely worth visiting to discover important places of Neapolitan popular culture
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Aniello
Sep 23, 2024
Curiosities, history and popular beliefs - Very nice little church, knowing the history is fundamental and the beliefs that form behind different events can be really fascinating, as in the case of the famous skull with ears.
Short visit and perhaps with costs a bit 'too high, compared to many other things in Naples .. But if you're passing through, pop in!
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Sarars2611qg
Oct 5, 2024
Interesting but not good it you don’t speak Italian - The church was interesting and only accessible when you were doing a guided tour. I would only recommend this tour if you are fluent in Italian. They offer a paper with some information about the church but this is in no way comparable to the information given in Italian by the tour guide.
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