Catacombs of Villa Torlonia
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About Catacombs of Villa Torlonia
The Villa Torlonia Catacombs are ancient Jewish underground cemetery discovered in the grounds of the Villa Torlonia on the Via Nomentana in Rome in 1919. Excavations continued until 1930, and were resumed by padre Umberto M. Fasola in 1973-1974.
The complex consists of two Jewish catacombs that are interconnected. It stretches over more than 13.000 m², contains over 100 inscriptions, and 4100 tombs. The upper catacomb is known for its frescoes that display a variety of Jewish symbols including a magnificent rendering of the Torah Shrine.
The complex consists of two Jewish catacombs that are interconnected. It stretches over more than 13.000 m², contains over 100 inscriptions, and 4100 tombs. The upper catacomb is known for its frescoes that display a variety of Jewish symbols including a magnificent rendering of the Torah Shrine.
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