Discover Rione Sanità: The Holy Mile

A walk through the treasures of the Sanità District

Guided visit to the Catacombs of San GennaroCatacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

One-mile long itinerary, from the tomb of St. Gennaro to his Treasure.

This journey of discovery was reopened in 2006 for Naples and Neapolitans, as well as for visitors and tourists from all around the world.

Street art in Sanità District. "Luce" by Tono Cruz.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

The tour explores Rione Sanità, a district once inhabited by numerous peoples and cultures, from African to Chinese.

Alleys of the Rione Sanità.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

When crossing the neighborhood today, the mixture of sounds, colors, and faces confirms that diversity is still at home here.

Salita Cinesi, Rione Sanità.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

The streets preserve memories of coaches with Popes, kings, and cardinals, from more prosperous times.

Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

The churches, more than mere prodigious galleries for worship, provide a place of rest, peace and desire for a better life.

Street art in the Sanità DistrictCatacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

To "experience" the Holy Mile means to support the revival of Rione Sanità by affirming its long history and inner chaotic beauty.

STOPS: Catacombs of San Gennaro. San Gennaro extra moenia Basilica. Cemetery of Fontanelle. S.Maria della Sanità Basilica. The Sanità district. San Felice’s Palace and. Palazzo dello Spagnuolo. 

Upper Vestibule of the Catacombs of San Gennaro (XIII - IX sec. d.C.)Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

Catacombs of San Gennaro.

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San Gennaro extra moenia Basilica.

Fontanelle cemeteryCatacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

Cemetery of Fontanelle.

Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

S.Maria della Sanità Basilica.

Palazzo Sanfelice, a falcon staircase. Rione Sanità.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

Sanfelice Palace and Palazzo dello Spagnuolo.

Sculpture dedicated to Genny Cesarano. Sanità Square.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

Welcome to meeting a place where humanism either dies or becomes humanity.

Spagnuolo's Palace from inside.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

Discover the remote and ancient places of the city on a journey through history and spirituality. By immersing yourself completely in the streets, you will experience the wonders of this neighborhood. 

Visit the Sanità District.Catacombs of Naples | Rione Sanità

This tour is available on Sundays and public holidays by reservation. Don't miss it!

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