Roman catacombs, Underground museum in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands.
The Roman Catacombs contain 25 kilometers of underground passages featuring wall paintings, tombs, burial chambers, and decorated areas depicting religious themes.
Jan Diepen founded the museum in 1910, recreating sections of Roman underground cemeteries from the third and fourth centuries using local marlstone.
The catacombs display replicas of early Christian burial practices through detailed frescoes, sculptures, marble memorial plaques, chapels, and washing areas.
Guided tours operate daily from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with adult admission at €16.00 and children aged 4-11 at €10.00.
The constant temperature of 12 degrees Celsius within the tunnels maintains the preservation of the detailed reproductions from fourteen different Roman catacombs.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
Architects: Pierre Cuypers
Part of: Heidegroeve
Address: Plenkertstraat 55 6301GL
Phone: +31436012554
Website: http://katakomben.nl
GPS coordinates: 50.86542,5.82156
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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