"What you are now, we once were; what we are now, you shall be." These words you can see written on the wall of one of the chambers in the Bone Chapel. Decorated with bones of thousands Capuchin Friars, the Crypt is one of the most fascinating attractions in the city of Rome. Descend to the underground and explore the history of this unique place with the help of this insightful self-guided audio tour.
Start your journey at the Santa Maria della Concezione. This 17th century Baroque church was built by Cardinal Antonio Barberini — the brother of Pope Urban VIII. Examine its mesmerizing interiors and learn more about the history of the notorious Barberini family.
Then visit the Capuchin Museum. Admire its unique collection which includes ‘St Francis in Meditation’ — a masterpiece by Caravaggio.
At the end, go down to see the Crypt. Located under the church, the Bone Chapel is famous for its macabre atmosphere. The remain of around 4000 people are preserved here. Take a walk through the eerie chambers and find out what is behind this grave decoration.