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Catacombs of St Callixtus
CultureVisit: ~75 min
One of the largest Christian catacombs in Rome, located on the Via Appia Antica and used as a cemetery since the 2nd century. It is named after Pope Callixtus I and preserves the crypt of several 3rd-century popes, as well as early Christian paintings in the underground galleries. The visit is guided and the temperature inside is cool all year round.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Catacombs of St Callixtus: 2 missions
- Visit the Crypt of the PopesDuring the guided tour, pay attention to the crypt where several 3rd-century popes were buried and listen to the guide's explanations.
- Look for an early Christian painting in the galleriesLook at the symbols painted on the walls and ask the guide what they represent.
Near Catacombs of St Callixtus
Baths of Caracalla2.7 km awayBasilica of St Paul Outside the Walls2.8 km awayBasilica of St John Lateran3.0 km awaySanta Croce in Gerusalemme3.2 km awayBasilica of San Clemente3.6 km awayNuovo Mercato di Testaccio3.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Catacombs of St Callixtus?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Catacombs of St Callixtus?
Visit the Crypt of the Popes and Look for an early Christian painting in the galleries.
What is there to see near Catacombs of St Callixtus?
Baths of Caracalla (2.7 km), Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls (2.8 km) and Basilica of St John Lateran (3.0 km).