Museum
Purgatorio ad Arco
36 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Umberto
May 1, 2018
ITINERARIO VIA TRIBUNALI DECUMANO MAGGIORE [14] - IPOGEO ANIME AL PURGATORIO E PALAZZO SPINELLI DI LAURINO The church Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco was built in the early seventeenth century to provide a burial place for the poor. In one of its underground rooms, numerous skulls are kept and preserved. The skulls, which are called “cape e morte” or “capuzzelle”, are still venerated by Neapolitan people In via Tribunali,stands one of the most beautiful buildings of the city: Palazzo Spinelli di Laurino. It has been chosen as set of many movies (including some performed by Marcello Mastroianni and Burt Lancaster).
ITINERARIO VIA TRIBUNALI DECUMANO MAGGIORE [14] - IPOGEO ANIME AL PURGATORIO E PALAZZO SPINELLI DI LAURINO The church Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco was built in the early seventeenth century to provide a burial place for the poor. In one of its underground rooms, numerous skulls are…
Carla
July 31, 2018
La chiesa ospita l'affascinante culto delle anime pezzenterie, resti umani anonimi. Una visita tra arte, fede, vita e morte. The Church of Purgatory still hosts the fascinating worship addressed to the (pezzentelle) beggar souls. a visit through art, faith, life and death.
Cristina
July 16, 2022
This one is definitely my favourite, for its ipogeum is perfect if you loke spooky places. Do not forget to rub the metallic skull at the entrance of the building for good luck!
Ombretta
October 7, 2021
One of the greatest and most different and profound experiences you can have in Napoli. Art, Folklore, Mysteries... EVERYTHING. Don't go, run.
Bruna&Nando
February 10, 2016
Catacombs and baroque Church
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Location
39 Via dei Tribunali
Napoli, Campania