Crypta Neapolitana, Naples
Naples, Italy
Crypta Neapolitana, Naples, Campania, Italy
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PARK
VISITOR INFORMATION
As of September 12, 2026, the park temporarily closed the area in front of the Crypta Neapolitana entrance after a fallen tree branch; verify access before visiting. The map point marks the eastern tunnel entrance inside Parco Vergiliano; the street address leads to the park approach.
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PEOPLE WHO LIVED HERE
About Crypta Neapolitana, Naples
The Crypta Neapolitana is a Roman road tunnel through Posillipo, traditionally linked to the engineer Cocceius and Augustan improvements to routes around Naples.
The ancient tunnel survives as a major engineered passage, with access and conservation managed by Italian heritage authorities.
History happened here at Crypta Neapolitana, Naples
The Crypta Neapolitana is a Roman road tunnel through Posillipo, traditionally linked to the engineer Cocceius and Augustan improvements to routes around Naples.
The ancient tunnel survives as a major engineered passage, with access and conservation managed by Italian heritage authorities.
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PEOPLE AT REST HERE
EXTERNAL LINKS
cultura.gov.it: https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/crypta-neapolitana
museicampania.cultura.gov.it: https://museicampania.cultura.gov.it/parco-delle-tombe-di-virgilio-e-leopardi-temporanea-chiusura-di-alcune-aree-del-percorso-di-visita/
isprambiente.gov.it: https://www.isprambiente.gov.it/it/attivita/museo/regioni/musei/crypta-neapolitana
wikidata.org: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q977606
napoliforme.comune.napoli.it: https://napoliforme.comune.napoli.it/en/pois/-/poi/Crypta--Neapolitana