ROM-16 • subterranean2nd - 4th Century AD
Catacombe di San Callisto & Via Appia Antica
Official cemetery of the Church of Rome holding the Crypt of the Popes
41.860800°N, 12.508500°E•exterior Axis
Documented Historiographical History
Spans 20 km of underground galleries 20m deep across four levels.
Architectural & Symbolic Reading
A classic architectural emblem of Roman history from 2nd - 4th Century AD.
Historical Legends & Mysteries
Local legends and historical traditions have endowed this monument with enduring cultural mystique.
Insider Curiosities & Secret Facts
•A renowned historical monument dating back to 2nd - 4th Century AD.
•Features authentic Roman architectural detailing.
•Visited by millions of international cultural travelers.
Related Tags:#Rome#Subterranean#Heritage#UNESCO
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