Have you ever thought of visiting the Catacombs in Rome?
It is possible via a Rome group tour of just over an hour, in Vigna Randanini.
The Catacomb of Vigna Randanini
The catacomb of Vigna Randanini, dug into the side of a hill between the Via Appia Antica and the Via Appia Pignatelli, was the second Jewish catacomb in Rome to be accidentally found in 1859.
The tunnels, which wind under the hill above, were probably excavated between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD, and develop for a total length of about 720 meters, of which only 450 of these are easily accessible.
Inside, most of the burials are represented by niches, cubicles and arcosoli. In a region further away from the entrance, there is a large amount of kokhim, even in several places.
The kokh (plural kokhim) is an oven tomb that runs perpendicular to the gallery wall, several examples are found in Palestine and Israel, such as the kokhim found in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Some of the cubicles are decorated with still preserved frescoes, in some cases very beautiful, which often feature the most important Jewish symbols, such as the mezuzahe, the seven-branched candelabrum, and many original epigraphs are placed along the corridors.
The visit, adventurous and suggestive, takes place in a still intact environment, rarely open to visitors, and represents a rare opportunity to get to know a hidden corner of Rome.
We recommend taking this guided tour with a flashlight, comfortable clothes and a great desire to have fun and discover something new.
