Catacombs of Domitilla — Attraction in Rome

Way better than Callisto. Sebastian, Went through all of them today, The guide was really good, the catacomb itself looks more authentic than the other two, it actually has some remains in the tombs every now and then and in general, you ca clearly see that it was less visited than the other two. The guide was great, very informative, the tour itself was longer than the others (50 mins compares to 30), plus, since there are only 3 tours in an hour (every 20 mins in a different langugae: eng, it and ger) the guide don't have to rush the group all the time in order to let the other groups move clearly (Callisto really sucked when it came to that, at some points the guide was literally rushing us ("rush rush rush" she said), in order to avoid bumping into other groups). In conclusion, when in rome don't miss the catacombs, it's awesome and so unique, I'm not religious at all, but I've learned a lot. visiting this one is a must, then you should head to one of the two others, both of them are the same, they have more tourist facilities and unique things that this one is missing (st. sebastian - the church, the 3 old mausoleums, and everything sebastian wise, Callisto - amazing wall paintings and nice fully preserved rooms), if you have enough time visit all of them! it's about 15 minutes of waiting time and 30 minutes tour, add to that 10-15 mins walk from one catacomb to the other, so in general 5 hours and you easily done them all + launch. Bonus Information: unlike the other catacombs, the guide in here wasn't religious, so he talked openly about the the sarcophagus themselves, the sarcophagus were actually pagan, converted to christian. the SSSSSS things that you see on them are the pagan symbol for water to keep the spirits out, in the middle, the portrait of the owner, usually in a common christian way of praying back then, was engraved later on, after the sarcophagus was bought. last interesting thing to know is, that if you will look on both of the right and left corners of the sarcophagus, you will notice two engraved figures, angels or lions. angels - the person died in peace (age, sickness or so), lions - the person died in a brutal way (the romans weren't as nice as they look like in the movies and approx 35% of the population died in non neutral ways (murdered, punished for a...

The Catacombs of Domitilla are one of Rome's largest and most well-preserved ancient burial sites, offering a fascinating journey into the city's early Christian past. Located along the ancient Via Ardeatina, these catacombs date back to the 2nd century AD and were named after a wealthy Christian woman, Domitilla, whose family is believed to have been involved in their construction.

The catacombs stretch over several kilometers and consist of intricate networks of underground tunnels, burial chambers, and early Christian frescoes. Visitors can explore the peaceful, cool corridors, where they will find a mix of simple tombs, elaborate burial niches, and fascinating artworks depicting Christian symbolism and scenes from the Bible.

One of the most notable features of the Catacombs of Domitilla is the presence of early Christian mosaics and frescoes, which provide valuable insight into the religious practices of the time. The catacombs are also home to the tombs of numerous early Christian martyrs and saints, making it a significant site for those interested in Rome's Christian heritage.

Despite being less crowded than some of the city's other catacombs, the Catacombs of Domitilla offer an authentic, quiet experience, perfect for those looking to learn about Rome's early Christian community and its history of martyrdom. With its rich history, stunning art, and peaceful atmosphere, the Catacombs of Domitilla are a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone wanting to explore Rome's...

I was so disappointed in this place!

First off, the "tour" here is only about 30mins, 20 of which is sitting or standing listening to the guide talk about the history of catacombs and their significance. The actual time in the catacombs themselves was about 10mins!?!

Secondly, I don't know how this place can call themselves catacombs when there are no bones here anymore!? You literally just walk down a few tunnels, in a room, down another tunnel, and then past the "last supper" painting and that is the extent of the tour!?

This place is a total ripoff for 8 euro and a complete tourist trap! I have no clue how it came so highly recommended on so many different travel websites and guidebooks! I even asked the desk clerk, who I bought my ticket from, if I was missing something because that could not have been it and where the bones were, since there were several pics on various websites of skulls and bones. She said they have not had bones since the catacombs were excavated and that if I saw that I must have confused it with the catacombs in Paris. Seriously?

I definitely do not recommend this place at all! I am sure there are better catacombs in Rome to be toured, or save yourself the money and walk through some subway tunnels, it is about the...