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Archaeological site
Catacomb of Praetextatus
Ancient catacombs on the Via Appia Pignatelli in Rome, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Style
- Early Christian art
- Coordinates
- 41°51′32″ N, 12°30′55″ E
- Address
- Via Appia Pignatelli, 11 00178 Rome, Italy
About
The complex of the Catacombs of Praetextatus is located on the left side of the via Appia in the modern-day Appio-Latino quarter of Rome. Its modern entrance is on the via Appia Pignatelli. It is named after either its founder or the person who donated the land for its construction.
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Getting there
Roma TuscolanaTrain, nearest
2.4 km as the crow flies
Catacomb of PraetextatusVia Appia Pignatelli, 11 00178 Rome, Italy
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Catacomb of Praetextatus?
Catacomb of Praetextatus is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. Address: Via Appia Pignatelli, 11 00178 Rome, Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.85880, 12.51530.
What else is there to see near Catacomb of Praetextatus?
Nearby you’ll find: Vigna Randanini (300 m away), Catacomb of Callixtus (400 m away), Catacombs of San Sebastiano (400 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 4 photos
- Praetextatus3 — Wilpert, Public domain
- Postcard De reconstructie der Basiliek der H. H. Felicissimus en Agapitus in de Katakombe van Praetextatus recto — Rodolfo Kanzler (1864-1924) (drawer) Anonymous Unknown author (publisher), Public domain
- Geschichte Roms und der Papste im Mittelalter 1898 (143026086) — Hartmann Grisar, Public domain
- Wilpert 106 — unknown artist, second half of 3rd century A.D., Rome photo made under direction of Joseph Wilpert, published 1903 photos in the book made by Pompeo Sansaini hand coloring of photos by Carlo Tabanelli, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences