Descend into mysteriously intact burial chambers in Crystallini Hypogeum that reveal how people of ancient Neapolis lived and died in the 4th century BC.
Highlights
Highlights
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Enter an archeological site that preserves a 23,000-year-old ‘underground world’ with just a simple QR code scan.
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Explore 4 almost perfectly preserved and richly decorated burial chambers, in the heart of Naples. Uncover the techniques of ancient art and crafts.
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Watch an informative film and experience the original tombs as virtual reality reconstructs what they would have looked like 2,400 years ago.
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Upgrade for audio guides. Discover ancient Greek customs like posting food, clothes, and money to a 'letter box' for ancestors to enjoy their afterlife.
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Fun fact: Trompe l’oeil is French for “fool the eye”. Greeks used this ancient technique to create a 3D illusion of reality back in 400 BC. Spot them!
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to Crystallini Hypogeum
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20-30 min access to Ipogeo dei Crystalline
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Virtual reality video of the Hypogeum by MANN Museum
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Audio guide in English and Italian (optional)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Your experience
Your experience
Just scan your QR code at entry and be among the few to descend 40 feet below Via dei Cristallini into a secret world hidden in the bowels of the city.
The glorious past of Naples
Marvel at the 4 entrances carved out of rock leading to 4 underground tombs each with an upper chamber for funeral rites and a lower one for putting the dead to rest under carved beds complete with mattresses and pillows. These elaborate constructs, the rich paint of 23,000-year-old Hellenic wall paintings, and the extravagant trompe l’oeil effects whisper tales of an affluent past, when Neopolis was the center of the ancient Greek empire.
Tour of Hypogeum
Ancient burial rites will come to life as you step into hypogeums full of urns, altars, and frescoes. The third hypogeum is the most evocative of the four. Its entrance will greet you with a hidden painting of sacred nuptials, an unusual practice for burial chambers hinting at bygone funerary Dionysian cults. In its lower chamber, a variety of garlands serenade bas-reliefs and a sculpture of Medusa’s head adorns a wall.
Magic of VR
Watch an engaging film recounting the discovery of the site and the efforts of conservation made. With the use of virtual reality, you’ll experience the condition of the tombs 2,400 years ago as compared to their current state.
To gain a deeper understanding of the hidden symbols of resurrection and mythology upgrade to avail audio guides in English and Italian.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
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Get your camera to capture rare sights.
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Dress in comfortable warm clothing and headgear to weather the temperature and humidity of the archeological site.
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Wear comfortable footwear to explore the uneven grounds of the site conveniently.
What’s not allowed
- Flash photography is prohibited on-site to protect delicate artifacts.
Accessibility
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with disabilities.
Additional information
- Children aged 8 years and below are not allowed for this experience.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Ipogeo dei Cristallini necropoli ellenistica.
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Address: Via dei Cristallini, 133, 80137 Napoli NA, Italy.
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Landmark: Next to the Metro Station Cavour and Metro station Museo.
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