Museo e Cripta dei Cappuccini
Museum Gallery
4.5 (3738 reviews)
Museum & 500-year-old monastery, with a crypt known for its elaborately arranged skulls & bones.
Via Vittorio Veneto, 27, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 8880 3695
Did You Know?
Material of Decoration
The crypt is decorated with the skeletal remains of approximately 4,000 Capuchin friars. The bones are arranged in artistic and symbolic displays.
Reminder of Mortality
The bone decorations serve as a 'memento mori,' a reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death.
Number of Chapels
The crypt is divided into five chapels, each with a distinct theme and bone arrangement.
Patron Family
The Barberini family, a prominent Roman noble family, were patrons of the Capuchin order and played a role in the crypt's creation.
Highlights from Reviews
• unique experience
The crypt offers a unique and unforgettable experience, unlike anything else in Rome, with its artistic displays of human bones.
• informative audio guide
The audio guide provides valuable information about the Capuchin order, their history, and the meaning behind the crypt's displays.
• historical context
The museum provides historical context about the Capuchin order and their way of life, enhancing the overall experience.
• thought-provoking
The crypt serves as a thought-provoking reminder of mortality and the impermanence of life.
