Catacombs of San Gaudioso

The Catacombs of San Gaudioso are underground paleo-Christian burial sites in Naples, Italy. They are situated in the Rione Sanita. The tombs are accessible through the church of Santa Maria della Sanità.

History

These tombs once held the relics of San Gaudioso. With the translation of his remains to other sites, the tombs were abandoned and rediscovered in the 16th century. The tombs are from the 5th and 6th centuries.

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    Coordinates: 40°51′34″N 14°14′56″E / 40.8595°N 14.2490°E