Lapis Water Museum Tour: Dive into Neapolitan History with Ancient Water Cisterns Visit
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Discover the hidden world of ancient water cisterns in Naples with the Lapis Water Museum Tour. Dive into Neapolitan history and explore the bowels of the city, uncovering its Greco-Roman origins and architectural wonders.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lapis Museum - Your guide will be waiting for you at the PIAZZA DANTE meeting point at the time of your choice. Once the group number has been reached, you will go together to the LAPIS, MUSEUM DELL’ACQUA in Piazzetta Pietrasanta 17, Naples.

From here your guided tour in Spanish will begin. First of all, we will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de la “Pitra Sagrada” and then go down 35 meters to the deepest part of the city, where we can admire the Greek and Roman aqueduct of the ancient Neapolis, as well as the ancient cistern, the “prince’s” pool, the largest of the Naples underground and the area used as a shelter during the Second World War. A journey through eras and historical figures that will allow us to discover the other side of Naples, invisible to the eyes of the traditional tourist.

What's Included
  • Guide in Spanish
  • Admission ticket
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable tour of Naples’ core. The city’s subterranean network ranks among the world’s largest and most breathtaking. The WATER MUSEUM initiative launched in 2021 aims to restore ancient Greco-Roman water cisterns. This groundbreaking endeavor, in partnership with a local water company, has successfully replicated these historic water systems.

The tour also encompasses the Pietrasanta architectural ensemble, comprising a basilica and chapels of Greco-Roman roots. The city’s original founders dubbed the city Partenope - where the Basilica of Pietrasanta currently stands.

Embark on an immersive journey through time, gaining a profound understanding of Naples’ rich history, where each city layer represents a different historical period. Discover the city’s vast age and the sheer magnitude of what lies beneath its surface.

Location
Piazza Dante
The guide will be waiting for you in Piazza Dante, under the statue of Dante Alighieri with an open white umbrella. Once the group has gathered, you will all walk together to the Lapis Museum to begin the guided tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Fiorellam301
Feb 26, 2024
Water Museum.Naples - Fascinating and interesting route. Refuge of the Neapolitans during the Second World War. Worth noting is the preparation and availability of the guide. Worth seeing...
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