Church of Santa Luciella in Naples: The Skull with the Ears and the Cult of the Dead
by Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai
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The guided visit lasts 15 minutes and takes place in the Church of Santa Luciella in Naples and its underground cemetery. The tour includes a visit to the church interior followed by access to the basement, where many human skulls are kept. Among them is the skull with ears, a unique relic believed by Neapolitans to hear prayers and act as an intermediary to grant favors. This site is connected to the local cult of the Souls in Purgatory, reflecting a religious tradition focused on the dead. The church was restored and reopened by the Breathe Art Association after 30 years of neglect, as part of a social project to create employment opportunities for young people in Naples.
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Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai
This stop includes a guided tour of the Church of Santa Luciella and its underground cemetery. Among many skulls, the skull with ears is kept here and has been a focal point for Neapolitans who came to pray, believing its ears helped the soul hear prayers and grant miracles. The church was reopened by the Breathe Art Association after 30 years of neglect, as part of a project to save monuments and create jobs for young locals.
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Church of Santa Luciella in Naples: The Skull with the Ears and the Cult of the Dead
by Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€16Overview
The guided visit lasts 15 minutes and takes place in the Church of Santa Luciella in Naples and its underground cemetery. The tour includes a visit to the church interior followed by access to the basement, where many human skulls are kept. Among them is the skull with ears, a unique relic believed by Neapolitans to hear prayers and act as an intermediary to grant favors. This site is connected to the local cult of the Souls in Purgatory, reflecting a religious tradition focused on the dead. The church was restored and reopened by the Breathe Art Association after 30 years of neglect, as part of a social project to create employment opportunities for young people in Naples.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai
This stop includes a guided tour of the Church of Santa Luciella and its underground cemetery. Among many skulls, the skull with ears is kept here and has been a focal point for Neapolitans who came to pray, believing its ears helped the soul hear prayers and grant miracles. The church was reopened by the Breathe Art Association after 30 years of neglect, as part of a project to save monuments and create jobs for young locals.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.