Naples Underground Myths and Legends

Beneath Naples, stories multiply: saints’ protection, hidden passages, and tales of survival.

Themes

• Protection and community in times of crisis.
• Sacredness of burial ground and memory.
• Hidden routes linking power and people.

Story Types

• Saintly intervention in disasters.
• Secret passages used by rulers and rebels.
• Family memories preserved in sacred spaces.

Reflection: Myths amplify meaning — they help us read stone as story.

Visiting with Folklore in Mind

• Ask guides for local legends attached to specific chambers.
• Notice how stories align with architectural features.

Bottom Line

Let legends enrich your visit; they are cultural maps layered on geology.