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Capuchin Crypt Review

4.4 /522 Reviews
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Leonard Amaral
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5/5
I was spending an afternoon walking around Rome when I came across this place and I sure am glad that I did. I find this sort of thing fascinating, so I had to go in. I was not disappointed. It's beautiful, creepy, unnerving and awesome. Really, it's amazing how much awesomeness is packed into such a small space. I wish I could have taken photos, but they don't allow it.

Capuchin Crypt

Posted: Apr 4, 2012
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  • coldwar
    4/5Excellent
    Original Text

    The basement of Skeleton Church is a work of art. Life and death are obvious in every corner. Basically, 3,000 monk bones are used to make these amazing exhibitions, and the monks dedicated to the monastery have faith because their bones are used to create this religious art.

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    Posted: Sep 7, 2017
  • 北京雪
    4/5Excellent
    Original Text

    It is also called the Notre Dame of Innocence or the Church of Bones, located on the famous Veneto Road in Rome, next to the Bee Fountain designed by Benigni. The Church is one of the ancestors of the Human Bone Church. It is said that the design inspiration of the Portuguese Human Bone Church came from it. In addition, it was built earlier than the Czech Human Bone Church. The Church of Bones is actually the underground catacomb of the church.

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    Posted: Mar 27, 2017
  • GLS***57
    5/5Outstanding

    A very interesting display of bones in an artistic format. Walk through different cells that use different parts of the body to create the artwork.

    0
    Posted: Dec 28, 2015
  • Rosanne Smith
    5/5Outstanding

    Unbelievably beautiful artistry with a most unexpected medium -- human bones. The shape and size of each bone in our structure is an art piece. The motifs in this crypt expand on this. If you are in Rome, here is a place to see.

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    Posted: Mar 8, 2015
  • Trip Editorial Team
    5/5Outstanding

    The Capuchin Crypt is a unique meditation on death constructed by the monks themselves, with the bones of their deceased brothers.

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    Posted: Sep 19, 2013
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