Catacombs of St. Callixtus Rome, <em>Rome</em>
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Catacombs of St. Callixtus Rome, Rome

About Catacombs of St. Callixtus Rome

The Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome used to be the official burial ground of the Roman church in the 3rd century AD. The reason why it is home to the tombstones of more than half a million Christians, including 16 popes and many bishops.

The Little Vatican’ is the most important part of this cemetery as it served as the official burial place of as many as nine popes. There’s also a marble slab placed in this area, on which one can easily read renowned verses of Pope Damasus.

The whole cemetery is dotted with archaic Christian symbols. Get a local guide who will run you through all the symbols as symbolism was an integral part of Christianity in that era.

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Catacombs of St. Callixtus Rome Highlights

•  Feel the goosebumps while entering the catacombs and learn about their history, including their origin, significance and some interesting facts.
•  Learn about how these catacombs vanished for quite some time and how they were rediscovered in the modern era.
•  Don’t forget to visit the crypt of the 3rd-century popes which is home to the 5 of 9 tombstones of Rome’s iconic bishops.
•  While entering the crypt, you will also get to hear the tales of St. Cecilia, otherwise known as the patron of music.
•  You will also get to visit and explore the cubicles of the sacrament, the oldest part of the cemetery.
•  While completing your journey, up the thrill quotient by making your way through the maze of underground tunnels.
•  The galleries are worth exploring too, as they let us take a sneak peek at the architecture of the bygone era.

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