Coronavirus: Italy closes catacombs

Catacombs in Italy to close due to Coronavirus outbreak.

Italy's catacombs that are normally open to the public are to be closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak, reports Italian news agency ANSA.

The "precautionary" measure was taken by the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology because of the "high concentrations of humidity, limited ventilation and closed spaces" in the underground chambers.

Rome and Naples are best known for catacombs which can also be found in the regions of Lazio, Camapania, Tuscany, Sicily and Sardinia.

For insights into underground sites in Rome see our guide.

Editorial credit: trabantos / Shutterstock.com
SHARE
Wanted in Rome
Wanted in Rome
Wanted in Rome is a monthly magazine in English for expatriates in Rome established in 1985. The magazine covers Rome news stories that may be of interest to English and Italian speaking residents, and tourists as well. The publication also offers classifieds, photos, information on events, museums, churches, galleries, exhibits, fashion, food, and local travel.
70146
Previous article US students in court in Rome over police murder
Next article Where to buy shoes in Rome

RELATED ARTICLES

Will Rome extend the Raphael exhibition?
Coronavirus in Italy

Will Rome extend the Raphael exhibition?

Coronavirus in Italy: drop in new coronavirus cases in Italy over the last 24 hours
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus in Italy: drop in new coronavirus cases in Italy over the last 24 hours

Coronavirus: Doctors check commuters at Rome train stations
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus: Doctors check commuters at Rome train stations

Ciao Giorgio: Italy's premier mourns bodyguard
Coronavirus in Italy

Ciao Giorgio: Italy's premier mourns bodyguard

Coronavirus: Italy injects €400 billion into economy
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus: Italy injects €400 billion into economy

Coronavirus in Italy: number of patients in Intensive care continues to drop
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus in Italy: number of patients in Intensive care continues to drop

There are 156 Coronavirus free municipalities in the Lazio Region
Coronavirus in Italy

There are 156 Coronavirus free municipalities in the Lazio Region

Coronavirus in Italy: today marks lowest Coronavirus death toll since 19 March
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus in Italy: today marks lowest Coronavirus death toll since 19 March

Rome as you've never seen it before
Coronavirus in Italy

Rome as you've never seen it before

Sharon Stone pays tribute to Italian Red Cross
Coronavirus in Italy

Sharon Stone pays tribute to Italian Red Cross

Coronavirus in Italy: Number of patients in intensive care decreases for the first time
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus in Italy: Number of patients in intensive care decreases for the first time

Rome's foreign shopkeepers offer free food to those in need
Coronavirus in Italy

Rome's foreign shopkeepers offer free food to those in need

Vatican: Pope celebrates Easter in St Peter's without faithful
Coronavirus in Italy

Vatican: Pope celebrates Easter in St Peter's without faithful

Coronavirus in Italy: 766 dead today due to the virus
Coronavirus in Italy

Coronavirus in Italy: 766 dead today due to the virus

5 classics of Italian cinema to watch during the lockdown
Coronavirus in Italy

5 classics of Italian cinema to watch during the lockdown