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Catacombe di Vigna CassiavsChiesa di San Giovanni Alle Catacombe

Both Catacombs of St. John and Catacombe di Vigna Cassia are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Catacombe di Vigna Cassia scores significantly higher than Catacombs of St. John. Catacombe di Vigna Cassia scores 83 with endorsements from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.

Catacombe di Vigna Cassia
8/10
Via Augusto Von Platen n.34, 96100 Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Not far from the Archaeological Park, off Viale Teocrito, the catacombs below the church of San Giovanni are one of the earliest-known Christian sites in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The city's most extensive catacombs lie beneath the Basilica di San Giovanni, itself a pretty, truncated church that served as the city's cathedral in the 17th century." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Syracuse's catacombs were hewn out of a solid layer of limestone rock, which meant that vast spaces could be opened up." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The ruins of the basilica stand open to the skies above the crypt of St Marcus and constitute one of the most fascinating places in Syracuse." Full review
Chiesa di San Giovanni Alle Catacombe
7/10
Piazza San Giovanni, Archeological zone, Syracuse, Sicily
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Catacombs of St. John contain some 20,000 ancient tombs, honeycombed tunnels of empty coffins that were long ago looted of their burial riches by plundering grave robbers." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A block north of the archaeological museum, this vast labyrinth of 10,000 underground tombs dates back to Roman times." Full review

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