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The Vatican has opened an ancient Roman necropolis to the general public. The site is located a few feet beneath St. Peters Basilica in Rome. It contains carved marble sarcophagi, frescoes and mosaics, and tombs

In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.

In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.

In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.

In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.

The museums will now also offer a guided tour of only the Necropolis, which can also, as before, be visited in combination with the Vatican Museums or Vatican...

The museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year.