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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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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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Veiomen03
Feb 1, 2025
Fast and fun visit - Striking place worth a visit. Cute and nice guide. I recommend you also buy the skull statuette which is so cool!!!
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Otzi1974
Feb 1, 2025
Impressive experience - A beautiful and evocative experience, it deserves a visit to reward the work and will of the association that took care of this restoration. Giusy very good!!!
I recommend everyone to stop!
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D3723nfdomenicop
Jan 30, 2025
Beautiful experience - The visit to the church of Santa luciella was very interesting, thanks above all to the careful explanation of our guide (if I’m not mistaken, Giusy) who explained in depth not only the history of the church but also the precious restoration work that allowed to return this centuries-old place of worship to the Neapolitans.
I highly recommend the visit.
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U5049vwangelicat
Jan 29, 2025
Church of Santa Luciella - Experience absolutely to repeat! The girls are super nice and the story of the pezzentelle souls makes the heart clench 💋
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Soniatx562kc
Jan 28, 2025
Absolutely to see - Beautiful guided tour by a Claudia super professional and exhaustive. He explained the history and motivations of the birth of the church. Very addictive and super recommended.
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Graziac726
Jan 18, 2025
Jewel in the heart of Naples - Interesting discovery in the historic center of Naples.
With the story of the guide we took a journey into the past full of popular beliefs, religion, superstition and hope because taking care of the pezzentelle souls meant "hoping for a miracle".
I recommend a visit to learn more about the secrets of the wonderful Naples.
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Vincevagata
Jan 13, 2025
Finally visited - I've been waiting a long time for this jewel to open. Medieval church stolen from neglect by an association of volunteers, young, good, motivated. The "chief ccu 'e recchie" the attraction of the place, but it is the whole set that is worth seeing.
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Andretw6613cs
Jan 12, 2025
Not to be missed. - Very suggestive and interesting visit, very good volunteers in the work they do day after day.
For their work they deserve much more visibility, with them also the church and its very fascinating history.
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Nevia
Jan 7, 2025
Interesting stories in beautiful Naples - The guide who accompanied us on the visit was exhaustive and engaging. The history that encloses the church is very interesting and if you pass through Naples you can not miss visiting the capuzzella with your ears!
Highly recommended visit
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J3150kdmari
Jan 24, 2025
Interesting and suggestive - One of the various places in the city dedicated to the cult of capuzzelle, skulls cared for for aid and comfort.
Very good and pleasant driving Rosa.
The church is cared for by volunteers and offers a glimpse of art, history, anthropology.
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