Enter one of Rome’s most hauntingly beautiful sites, the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, where faith meets artistry. Wander through six bone-adorned chapels, each uniquely designed to remind visitors of life’s fragility and the Capuchin friars’ devotion to humility and resurrection.
Find the Capuchin Crypt inside the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini on Via Veneto, just steps from Piazza Barberini. Present your digital or printed voucher at the entrance.
Capuchin Crypt and Museum
Famous for its macabre beauty, the crypt displays the remains of nearly 4,000 Capuchin friars, artfully arranged into floral and geometric motifs.
Crypt of the Three Skeletons: A striking chapel featuring three young skeletons symbolizing life’s fragility and divine judgment — a haunting tribute to the Barberini family’s legacy.
Crypt of the Tibias and Femurs: Walls and vaults adorned with skulls, bones, and Capuchin statues like Brother Anthony of Canton, forming crosses and floral symbols of faith and sacrifice.
Crypt of the Basins: Arched recesses cradle Capuchin remains beneath rosette-filled vaults made from vertebrae and scapulae, representing the Passion of Christ.
Crypt of the Skulls: Decorated with bone chandeliers and a winged hourglass — a chilling yet poetic reminder of time’s fleeting nature.
Chapel for the Mass: A serene altar space featuring Jan François Courtois’ Mary with Child, flanked by marble tabernacles and relics of revered souls.
Crypt of the Resurrection: Bone rosettes and ribbed arches frame a canvas of The Resurrection of Lazarus, a symbol of eternal hope and salvation.
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Since it is a religious site, shoulders and knees must be covered before entering.
There are storage facilities for large bags/luggage/backpacks.
Photography for personal/non-commercial use is permitted.
This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
