Cripta del Convento dei Frati Cappuccini

Cripta del Convento dei Frati Cappuccini

Cripta del Convento dei Frati Cappuccini
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The Crypt in the Convent of Capuchins Monks of Savoca was built in the '600s. Inside it there is the ancient burial with niches and desicatted corpes. They were all rich people, from the high society of the city: doctors, lawyers, abbots, poets, because it was symbol of prestige for the whole family.
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Andrew S
London, UK450 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Difficult to rate a visit to a crypt containing the mummified bodies of wealthy former residents of the little town of Savoca but I will award 4 stars!

What can you say? The crypt is not as big as some, so for those wanting a high body count, potentially disappointing. Also the state of preservation was not quite as perfect as one might hope for. However, it is churlish to complain about such matters.

Whether the crypt was fully open was difficult to tell since we were greeted with a sign inviting us to summon someone to open the gate. This all happened quite quickly so whether this was the standard routine or not, I cannot tell. We also visited the (rather unspectacular) church above the crypt.

No admission charge but a request for a donation.
Written 16 September 2020
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20hdk
Denver, NC509 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Couples
This is a most interesting stop. It doesn't take very long to walk around the room and I know it sounds rather macabre. But, just noting the period dress and paying simple homage to those who chose this path is not at all unsettling. The room is well lit, but no photos are allowed. It may take just a few minutes but, if you have a few Euros to donate for the upkeep of this resting place, the church would be very grateful. It's amazing how many folks tromped through in the few minutes our group was there.
Don't forget to also stop and look inside the church itself and enjoy the views from the open patio.
Written 2 November 2019
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Chickelbuck
Tuscaloosa, AL1,367 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
I have never seen real mummies so this was something pretty awesome. No photos allowed but you can find them on line so you’ll know what you are walking in to. They are monks and wealthy people dressed in period clothing. They were so tiny! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them even though it was a short view- walk up one aisle and down another. They are well preserved and something to behold.
Written 29 December 2018
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judiebuckfield
Coulsdon, UK38 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Couples
Went to see the Mummies as part of the Godfather Tour run by Tui.Other tour operators may offer this as part of their excursion, but I am not sure.It was a small crypt with about 15 mummies in total.Some have been vandalized but this was years ago, but it is still an interesting visit.It is free of charge to view the mummies but donations are appreciated to help with the upkeep of the Mummies and crypt.
Written 29 August 2018
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Loraine69
Edinburgh, UK161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Solo
A lovely little church with great views of the beautiful countryside. The crypt is fascinating and recommend you visit it – obviously there is no photography. They are free to go in, although there was a man taking “voluntary” contributions at the entrance to the crypt! Definitely worth a visit.
Written 14 June 2018
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SharonaDB
Oliveri, Italy3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
I always wanted to see a mummified person. You ring a bell and a man comes out and lets you in. A donation is expected.
Written 1 May 2018
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Stephen6666
Manchester, UK26 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
We visited the crypt after an afternoon in Savoca. Don't be put off if it has a closed appearance just ring the bell a
couple of times and someone comes. Entry fee is a donation. No photos allowed. The crypt is quite a surreal experience if only a 10-15 minute experience
Written 5 September 2017
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697allan2013
Glasgow, UK43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
Small script with about 35 fully dressed bodies in wonderfully ornate coffins a donation can be given for the upkeep of this place can be made on exiting.
Written 4 September 2017
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Laurence_not_larry
Bath, UK75 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
Ring the bell and a short while later a lovely person appears. She not only opens up but tells you the story of the mummies (in their original clothes). The small catacombs are fascinating and provide a very different view of death and mortality. Not for the faint hearted but memorable.
Written 24 July 2017
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dapruz
Maaseik, Belgium41 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
One small tomb cellar with a bunch of mummies which of course look scary but interesting for the kids. You need to donate some money before entering but don't overdo as you will be out again in 5 minutes. Ok to visit if you are in Savoca but otherwise don't make your life difficult to go there...
Written 14 July 2017
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