{"id":17482,"date":"2024-06-03T11:27:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T15:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=17482"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:04:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:04:17","slug":"sanita-naples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/sanita-naples","title":{"rendered":"Sanit\u00e0, Naples: Neighborhood Of Street Art And Skulls\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although a tiny off-the-beaten-path neighborhood, Rione Sanit\u00e0, Naples packed with history and culture<\/strong>. (“Rione” means “district” or “neighbordhood”) The area was originally used in the Greek and Roman times as a burial ground, and is home to some fascinating Paleochristian catacombs. The name literally means \u201cneighborhood of health\u201d<\/strong> because of its fresh air (at the time of its founding\u2026not anymore, unfortunately!) and because of the healing powers believed to be within the catacombs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the construction of the main church in the 17th century it morphed slowly into one of the most wealthy neighborhoods in Naples. You can still see two of the most spectacular buildings from that golden age today. Over time, Sanit\u00e0 fell into degradation, but is currently experiencing a resurgence of creative energy, restoration, and local interest<\/strong>. Experience the best of this macabre, gritty neighborhood with our guide of the best things to do in Sanit\u00e0, Naples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ossuary of the Fontanelle cemetery in Sanit\u00e0 is the site of some very unique and creepy rituals. Photo credit: Mentnafunangann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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