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Kapuziner Crypt (Kapuzinergruft)

Tegetthoffstrasse 2, Vienna A-1010, Austria
43 1 512 68 53
Ranked #26 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Brooklyn, New York
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

The price is great and the tour is quite good. It's what you would expect, on the dark side but it's so worth it. A fantastic look into Vienna's history. You'll definitely be missing out if you don't go on this tour. More

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Malaga, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The Imperial Crypt was used as the resting place of the Habsburg Dynasty. The bodies of 145 Habsburg members of royalty, plus urns containing the hearts or cremated remains of four others, are deposited here, including 12 emperors and 18 empresses. In the crypt is the tomb of Franz Joseph (1830-1916) in the middle. On the left is the tomb... More

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Bonn
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

In the Emperors’ Crypt underneath the Capuchin Church no fewer than 146 members of the Habsburg dynasty are buried – partly, that is. For a strange reason they traditionally had their intestines as well as their hearts removed, and only what then remained was buried in the crypt. The other parts were made to rest elsewhere: the hearts in St.... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

It's a great experience and, let's say a little bit macabre the visit at Kapuziner Crypt, but the decorations of the coffins are great and the entrance is around 5 EUR, so it's not expensive More

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Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

We had a great experience here. The man (monk?) selling the tickets was absolutely charming and on hearing our Australian accents came out of the ticket box, introduced himself to us and we had a lovely little chat with him.. We then went down into the crypt which is a fascinating place, even just to chart the "fashion" of the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011
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If one is visiting the Imperial Palaces it is worth seeing where so many of the Habsburgs ended up. Interesting for the ages of some of the younger interrees, showing that death was no respecter of wealth and privilege. It might not be creepy and scary enough for some reviewers, but it was established to honour and remember the deceased... More

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Vienna, Austria
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

An absolutely fascinating (if somewhat macabre) look into Austria's history! More

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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

It's impressive to see how luxurious former Kings and Queens "rest in peace". I have visited the crypt for the third time now and everytime i find new interesting details. More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

The Kapuziner Crypt is simply one of my favorite places to visit while in Vienna. For fans of monarchs and dynasties, this is a very interesting exhibition. I personally find it a place to go inside myself, reflect, and be wondered by the craftsmanship of the caskets. More

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Toronto
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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There are several crypts in Vienna and although this one may be the most prestigious, it is not the most interesting or atmospheric. This was the cleanest most tourist-friendly presentation of death I have ever seen. It is not dark or damp or creepy in the least. For me, this is not a good thing. If I'm walking through a... More

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