The Pezzentelle Souls of Santa Luciella - Guided Tour

The cult of the Souls in Purgatory is one of the main faces of the city of Naples. Visiting the Church of Santa Luciella means getting to know the bowels of the city and supporting a social project of great value. The church with its basement is a hidden gem, off the beaten track.

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   Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai

   The church was founded by Bartolomeo Di Capua in 1327 and became a place of worship for the Corporation of Pipernieri, Fabricators, and Sawyers who entrusted the protection of their sight, at risk from their trade, to Santa Lucia. Saved and recovered thanks to the work of the Respiriamo Arte Association, it is available again today. In the church's underground cemetery, among many skulls, is kept the famous "Skull with Ears," an expression of the cult of the Souls in Purgatory, called "Pezzentelle." A particular skull to which Neapolitans directed their prayers, hoping that by listening to them, it would carry them directly to the afterlife: a true messenger between the world of the living and the dead.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.