Catacombs of Domitilla, Underground burial complex along Via Ardeatina in Rome, Italy.
The Catacombs of Domitilla contain 17 kilometers of tunnels arranged across four underground levels with thousands of burial chambers carved into tufa stone.
Flavia Domitilla, a member of the imperial Flavian family, provided these burial grounds for Christian use during the second century when burials within Rome were prohibited.
The walls display early Christian art through frescoes depicting biblical scenes, religious symbols such as doves and fish, and inscriptions dating from the second century.
Visitors can access the catacombs via ATAC buses 714, 716, 160, 670, and 30, with guided tours available from 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, except Tuesdays.
The underground basilica houses the tombs of martyrs Nereus and Achilleus, recognized by Pope Damasus through fourth-century inscriptions still visible today.
Location: Rome
Part of: Catacombs of Rome
Website: http://domitilla.info/idx.htm?var1=docs/fr01.htm
GPS coordinates: 41.85891,12.50553
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:54
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