Experts' Choice Award Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro
What the experts agree on
Byzantine basilica dominating Piazza Santa Lucia, rebuilt in the 15th-16th centuries on the site where the saint was martyred. Below lies a vast, largely unexplored catacomb network from the 3rd century.
“The basilica, built in the Byzantine style on the site of the martyrdom of Santa Lucia, was given its current appearance in the 15C and 16C.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "The northern end of Piazza Santa Lucia, one of the city's biggest squares, is dominated by the Basilica di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro." Full review
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"The church, built on the site of her martyrdom in Byzantine style, achieved its current appearance in the 15C and 16C. " Full review
Frommer's "Beneath this sanctuary is a vast labyrinth of dank catacombs dating from the 3rd century, most of which, even today, have not been explored and are closed to the public. " Full review
