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Chiesa di San Giovanni Alle CatacombevsBasilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro
Both are praised by writers. Overall, Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro scores slightly better than Catacombs of St. John. Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 4 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Chiesa di San Giovanni Alle Catacombe
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Piazza San Giovanni, Archeological zone, Syracuse, Sicily
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Frommer's "The Catacombs of St. John contain some 20,000 ancient tombs, honeycombed tunnels of empty coffins that were long ago looted of their burial riches by plundering grave robbers." Full review
Lonely Planet "A block north of the archaeological museum, this vast labyrinth of 10,000 underground tombs dates back to Roman times." Full review
Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Piazza Santa Lucia, 96100 Siracusa Syracuse, Sicily
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Lonely Planet "The northern end of Piazza Santa Lucia, one of the city's biggest squares, is dominated by the Basilica di Santa Lucia al Sepolcro." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The church, built on the site of her martyrdom in Byzantine style, achieved its current appearance in the 15C and 16C. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The basilica, built in the Byzantine style on the site of the martyrdom of Santa Lucia, was given its current appearance in the 15C and 16C." Full review
Frommer's "Beneath this sanctuary is a vast labyrinth of dank catacombs dating from the 3rd century, most of which, even today, have not been explored and are closed to the public. " Full review
