Vatican Necropolis, commonly referred to as the Scavi, lies under Vatican City, some 5 to 12 m (16 to 39 ft) below Saint Peter’s Basilica. The tombs and mausoleums, early depictions of Christ, and St. Peter’s grave impress visitors greatly. Properly excavated during the 1940s, today visitors in small groups of 10 to 15 people can experience a pre-arranged guided tour. Check out the official website to make a reservation, required to visit this attraction. Plan to see Vatican Necropolis and other attractions that appeal to you using our Vatican City tour planning tool.
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This was very creepy and similar in feel to going to the catacombs but so beautiful to see all of the graves and cript's from history.
This was very creepy and similar in feel to going to the catacombs but so beautiful to see all of the graves and cript's from history. more »
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Took my nephew and his friend to the Scavi Tour, and I went along as well since I had not been in over 10 years. Had a very good guide, easy to understand, good amount of information and...
Took my nephew and his friend to the Scavi Tour, and I went along as well since I had not been in over 10 years. Had a very good guide, easy to understand, good amount of information and... more »
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