Kapucínská hrobka

About the museum

The Capuchins originally had a monastery outside the city walls, which was razed to the ground during the Swedish siege in 1645. In February 1656 they moved the remains of their fellow brothers into a newly established crypt beneath the Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross. Until 1784 the crypt served as the final resting place of friars and their benefactors; the reforms of Emperor Joseph II then banned burials within towns. At that time about 150 Capuchins and 50 benefactors rested beneath the church.

Ventilation of the crypt led to the natural mummification of the bodies. From the mid-19th century visitors came to honour the Pandur commander Baron František Trenck, whose remains were transferred to a tin coffin in 1872. The Capuchins became guides, and visitors rang the bell at the monastery to announce themselves. In 1889 Archduke Franz Ferdinand visited the crypt.

After 1950 the communist regime removed the order from the monastery, but tourism continued. The order regained the monastery in 1990. Today the crypt is part of the working Capuchin monastery and is open to visitors every day except Christmas and Easter.

Highlights

• Mummified bodies of Capuchins and benefactors of the order
• Grave of the Pandur commander František Trenck
• Crypt from 1656 beneath the Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross
• Printed guide and a children’s guide at the ticket desk
• Evening tours by candlelight at Dušičky (All Souls’ Day)

Operated by

Kapucínský klášter Brno

Admission & discounts

Tickets are sold only on site; cash and cards are both accepted. Prices are the same for individuals and for groups with a guided tour. The detailed price list (valid from 1 January 2026) can be downloaded from the crypt’s website.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The crypt is not step-free. Pushchairs and wheelchairs can be left at the ticket desk.

Kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

For children there is a picture-based children’s guide at the ticket desk. The website recommends explaining to children in advance what awaits them in the crypt. No minimum age is set.

Getting there & parking

The crypt lies beneath the church in the Capuchin monastery on Kapucínské náměstí in Brno. The website gives no transport information.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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