Capuchin Crypt (Kapuzinergruft)
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Capuchin Crypt (Kapuzinergruft) - by Peter Lambrechts on Google





Description
The Capuchin Crypt (or Imperial Crypt) is a burial chamber that serves as the main place of entombment for the members of the House of Habsburg since 1633. It is located beneath the Capuchin church, in the historical center of Vienna, and contains the cremated remains of about 150 members of the dynasty, including 30 emperors and empresses. The sarcophagi are generally made up of bronze alloy and range in style from puritan plain to rococo.
Access & Transport
Capuchin Church is located on Neuer Markt, between St Stephen's Cathedral and Burggarten / Hofburg. Bus 2A sops nearby and the Stephansplatz metro station (U1, U3) is 300m to the north with 'Oper, Karlsplatz U' tram station (1, 2, 71, D) roughly the same distance to the south
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit there with the nearby Albertina Museum and/or Vienna State Opera House, both only 200m away
Environmental & Social
We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the country's and city's architectural and historical heritages.
Conclusion
The Imperial Crypt at the Capuchin Church is mighty impressive in size and refinement but for many visitors the multitude of 'residents' having wielded power over several centuries will tend to blur the historical background. Sometimes less is more. Worth seeing nonetheless when in the historical center of Vienna.
Key positive
Some impressively decorated tombs
Key negative
Foreign travellers may lack the required historical background to fully appreciate
Suitability
Accessible for wheelchair users. We would not recommend this for younger children due to the slightly macabre aspect
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 15m
est. visit time:1h
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:6
Max.child age:18
Price for family€18.5