What is the best catacomb to visit in Rome?
What is the best catacomb to visit in Rome? The Catacombs of St Callixtus – recommended for a first visit. The Catacombs of St Callixtus (Catacombe di San Callisto) are the largest in Rome and the most visited. What is this? The are along Via Appia, in an area with several other significant attractions such as the Quo Vadis Church and ancient Roman Tombs.
Are the catacombs better in Paris or Rome?
The catacombs in Paris really don't have the same historical significance as do the Roman ones. In Paris, the bones were moved down to the catacombs from overflowing cemeteries following war/disease periods. The catacombs in Rome have a background related to religious persecution of Christians.