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Wall decorated with human skulls and bones arranged in patterns around an arch and a cross in the Capuchin Crypt
4.1(35)
From ~$24
per person
Museums & Culture
Rome

Capuchin Crypt: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide

At a Glance

Type
Museums & Culture
Rating
4.1/5 (35)
Price
From ~$24/person
Meeting Point
Via Vittorio Veneto, 27
Fitness
Low - The visit involves...

Highlights

  • Discover the eerie beauty of Baroque bone art in centuries-old chapels

Tour Details

The Capuchin Crypt is a unique Baroque masterpiece, with few other places like it to be found in the city. Inside, a long corridor with five chapels awaits you, adorned with the bones of nearly 4,000 friars from the 16th to 19th centuries. These bones form rosettes, pilasters, stars, and even chandeliers and crosses. As you walk, you'll see thousands of bones—shinbones, femurs, and skulls—used to create niches and architectural features where skeletons dressed in friars' habits rest.

Each chapel is named after the types of bones used in its decoration and contains holy earth believed to be from Palestine or Jerusalem.

What Makes This Tour Special

The Skip The Line Ticket option allows visitors to bypass long queues, making the experience more enjoyable. Additionally, the audio guide provides rich historical insights and context, enhancing understanding of the crypt's significance.
  • Avoid long waiting times with the Skip The Line Ticket.
  • Gain deeper insights with an informative audio guide.
  • Explore a one-of-a-kind Baroque art installation using bones.
  • Experience a blend of spirituality and art in a historic setting.
  • Learn about the Capuchin friars' philosophy on life and death.

Historical Background

The Capuchin Crypt, located beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, dates back to the late 16th century. It was created by the Capuchin friars who sought to remind the living of the transitory nature of life through the use of human bones in their artistic display.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line ticket
  • Audio guide for the crypt
  • Downloadable Rome City Audio Guide App
  • Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office

Not Included

  • Guided tour

Is This Tour Worth It?

This museums & culture activity is well-reviewed at 4.1/5 across 35 reviews, priced from ~$24 per person.

Best For

FamiliesBudget travelers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Strong rating: 4.1/5
  • +4 items included
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified

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