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    Naples Underground: How to get there

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    Naples Underground is made up of several tunnels, ruins, and catacombs. Here are the exact locations and modes of transport you can use to reach each site.

    Napoli Sotterranea

    Address
    • Piazza San Gaetano, 68
    • The entrance marked by blue and white flags
    How to get there

    Ⓜ️By metro: Take line 1 to the Museo, Dante, or Duomo stations. From there, it's approximately an 8-minute walk to Piazza San Gaetano. 

    🚏By bus: Several bus lines serve the area. Constantinopoli is a 10-minute walk away. Napoli Piazza Garibaldi is a 20-minute walk away.

    🚉By train: About a 9-minute walk from the site is Napoli Piazza Cavour, where you can catch Line 2 metros and regional trains. Napoli Centrale is a 20-minute walk away.

    🚕By car: If you’re driving, it will be a 10-minute walk from the parking spots at Duomo, Piazza Cavour, or Corso Umberto.

    Spanish Quarters Underground

    Address
    • Vico S. Anna di Palazzo, 52
    • The meeting point is Trieste e Trento Square, near Bar Gambrinus

    How to get there

    Ⓜ️By metro: Take line 1 to Toledo or Municipio stations, or get off at Chiaia if you’re traveling on line 6. From there, it's a short walk to Vico S. Anna di Palazzo in the Spanish Quarters.

    🚏By bus: Several bus lines, including R2, stop near the Toledo station. From there, proceed on foot to the destination.

    🚇Inclined railway: A funicular ride from Augusteo, just a 5-minute walk from the site, can connect you to Vomero Hill where Castel Sant’Elmo sits!

    Catacombs of San Gennaro

    Address
    • Via Capodimonte, 13
    • The main entrance is in the Madre del Buon Consiglio Basilica
    • The accessible entrance is at Vicoletto S. Gennaro dei Poveri, 22

    How to get there

    Ⓜ️By metro: Take Line 1 to the Materdei station. From there, it's about a 15-minute walk to the Catacombs. 

    🚏By bus: From Piazza Dante, you can take bus lines 168, 178, 460, C63, or R4 directly to the Catacombs.

    Catacombs of San Gaudioso

    Address
    • Via Sanità, 123
    • The entrance is beneath the high altar inside the Basilica Santa Maria della Sanità

    How to get there

    Ⓜ️By metro: Take Line 1 to Materdei station. From there, it's approximately a 10-minute walk to the Catacombs located in the Rione Sanità district.

    🚏By bus: Lines such as C51, C52 and 204 have stops near the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità, under which the Catacombs are situated. The closest stop is Amedeo Di Savoia 180.

    Neapolis Sotterrata

    Address
    • Piazza San Gaetano, 316
    • Inside the San Lorenzo Maggiore Monumental Complex 

    How to get there

    Ⓜ️By metro: Take line 1 to the Museo, Dante, or Duomo stations. From there, it's approximately an 8-minute walk to Piazza San Gaetano. 

    🚏By bus: Several bus lines serve the area. Constantinopoli is a 10-minute walk away. Napoli Piazza Garibaldi is a 20-minute walk away.

    🚉By train: About a 9-minute walk from the site is Napoli Piazza Cavour, where you can catch Line 2 metros and regional trains. Napoli Centrale is a 20-minute walk away.

    🚕By car: If you’re driving, it will be a 10-minute walk from the parking spots at Duomo, Piazza Cavour, or Corso Umberto. 

    Frequently asked questions about Naples Underground locations

    How many locations does the Naples Underground have?

    Since it is spread across 450 kilometers under the surface of Naples, there are several locations from which you can access the Underground. Apart from the five main sites mentioned above, there is also the Bourbon Tunnel, the Hellenistic Hypogeum of the Crystallines, and the Fontanelle Cemetery.

    Where is the official and authorized entrance to Naples Underground?

    The main entrance is located in the historic center of Naples at Piazza San Gaetano, 68, near the famous San Gregorio Armeno street.

    Is there parking near the Naples Underground entrance?

    Parking is limited in the historic areas. It's better to use public transportation or park in garages further out and walk or take public transit to Piazza San Gaetano, Quartieri Spagnoli, or Rione Sanità.

    What are the unique things to see at each location?

    You can see ancient tuff stone quarries, ingenious aqueduct systems, and wartime shelters in the tunnels of Napoli Sotterranea and the Spanish Quarters Underground. Discover a unique buried marketplace at the Neapolis Sotterrata under San Lorenzo Maggiore. And wander amidst early Christian frescoes, burial chambers, and subterranean basilicas in the Catacombs of San Gennario and San Gaudioso.

    What should I know before visiting each Naples Underground location?

    Learn more and plan your visit here to make the most of your trip.

    Is Naples Underground suitable for children and people with mobility issues?

    The tunnels include narrow passages, stairs, and uneven surfaces, making it unsuitable for strollers, wheelchairs, or those with significant mobility challenges.