Capuchin Crypt

Beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, six small chapels decorated entirely with the bones of over 4,000 Capuchin friars create a haunting yet artistic reminder of mortality. Skulls, pelvises, and femurs form chandeliers, arches, and mosaics in this macabre Baroque masterpiece. A profound, contemplative experience rarely crowded, it offers a unique perspective on Rome’s religious history.