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5 (85)

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Rome: Capuchins Crypt Tour with Sacred Music Concert

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Overview

Quotes Logo Capuchins Crypt Tour and Concert in Rome. This is a special 90-minute adventure into the world of the Capuchins Crypt, Church, and Museum. It gives people a peek into Rome's art and history.

Visitors will enjoy a private concert. The music includes Gregorian chants and sacred polyphonic sounds in the Capuchin Convent Hall. The tour goes through the Museum, which has a painting by Caravaggio. People can also explore the mysterious Crypt. This can be done alone with an audio guide or with an art historian.

All tickets let people into the Capuchin Museum and Crypt. They also include the concert and a talk about the music in English. For those who want a full experience, a tasty Roman dinner is an option after the concert. This tour includes a sacred music concert and a presentation in English. A professional art historian guide is available as well. Please note: Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. After the concert, it's easy to walk to P.zza Barberini to catch a taxi or bus. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Hear beautiful sacred music: Enjoy a private concert of Gregorian chant and polyphonic music.

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Explore the Capuchin Museum: See amazing art, including a painting by Caravaggio.

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Discover the Mysterious Crypt: Explore the Crypt on your own with an audio guide or with a guide.

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Enjoy a Roman Dinner: Select the dinner option for a taste of local Roman food after the concert.

Sentiment Analysis

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Customers generally had a positive experience, enjoying the unique combination of a sacred music concert, art tour, and historical exploration of the Capuchins Crypt. The optional Roman dinner was also a plus. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Visitors enjoyed the beautiful music concert in a unique setting.

    Positive Highlight Icon The tour of the crypt and museum was educational and interesting.

    Positive Highlight Icon The combination of art, history, and music was a memorable experience.

    Positive Highlight Icon The optional dinner provided a taste of local Roman cuisine.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some guests found the Crypt a bit unsettling.

    Negative Highlight Icon Late admission is not allowed; guests will not be accepted after 4:45 p.m.

The Journey

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Santa Maria Immacolata (Capuchin Church)

Discover the Santa Maria Immacolata, the Capuchins church, commissioned by Pope Urban VIII Barberini in the 17th century, a short distance from Piazza Barberini on the famed Via Veneto, immortalized in Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita.' The church showcases masterpieces by Guido Reni (S. Michele Arcangelo), Domenichino, and Pietro da Cortona, among others. Venture into the Crypt of Bones, a unique ossuary museum adorned with the skeletal remains of 4,000 Capuchin friars, offering a memento mori reflection on mortality. Here you can also contemplate Caravaggio's poignant 'Meditation of Saint Francis.' Enrich your visit with the sounds of the Sistine Chapel through live performances of Palestrina, Arcadelt, and Victoria by the Schola Romana Ensemble.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes a sacred music concert and a presentation in English of the musical program. A professional art historian guide is provided, depending on the option selected. Alcoholic beverages are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. After the concert, it's recommended to walk to P.zza Barberini and take a taxi or bus. Late admission is not allowed; guests will not be accepted after 4:45 p.m.

Hot Tip

Reviewers suggest arriving early to fully enjoy the museum before the concert. Also, consider the optional dinner for an authentic Roman culinary experience.

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