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Narni: Guided underground Experience

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The basement of the former Dominican convent of Santa Maria Maggiore and in the upper church, the city's first Cathedral.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Audio guide
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Live guiding
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Guaranteed access by reservation with guided tour in Italian (also for disabled people in wheelchairs)
    • Audioguides in English, French, German, Spanish and texts in other languages
    • Guided tours (min. 20 p.) by reservation in English and Spanish
    • Card for discounts on restaurants in Narni
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
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Highlights

  • Discovering the magical places told by C.S. Lewis.
  • Take an unforgettable journey through time.
  • You'll be thrilled as you enter from an ancient underground church

Description

Six young Narnese cavers unearthed the site in 1979. Since then, a large group of volunteers has been recovering and enhancing it. In the striking 13th-century underground church, dedicated to Archangel Michael, you will relive its historical phases thanks to a multimedia system while admiring recent archaeological discoveries. The church, likely built on older structures, was incorporated into the Dominican Convent around the 14th century. The entire complex was looted in 1860 and destroyed during World War II. During the years of abandonment, rainwater covered the numerous frescoes with limestone, which are now slowly coming back to light thanks to recent restorations. It was reconsecrated in 2000 with the name St. Mary of the Cliff, since the original dedication had not yet been discovered.
In the adjacent room, thanks to an interactive video, one can learn about the systems of aqueduct excavation in Roman Narnia by virtually entering the tunnel. The heart of the underground preserves the dungeons of the Holy Office, established to combat heresies, of which one cell remains intact. Thanks to the Vatican Archives, it was possible to reconstruct the history of some of the prisoners, who left their testimony graffitied on the walls of a narrow cell. The tour continues to discover the upper church with the precious Byzantine mosaic of Narnia's first cathedral and numerous other remains and frescoes. This will not be the usual guided tour: you will not be mere spectators but protagonists of incredible events!

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Youth
    6-11 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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