capuchin monastery and vault(klaster kapucinu)

Definitely worth money and time. Very "real" and spooky. If you dont know which one you should choose of this or "kostnica" under St. Jacob church - you should definitely should go for this one. You will get more informations, its cheaper and bigger and more interesting. Staff is very friendly and helpful as well.

The crypt is known for the remains of the Capuchin monks who are all laid out in a single room but there are about three or four other chambers containing the mummified remains of tradesmen and dignitaries of Brno's past. An English language printed guide is provided. I find these sort of places peaceful and fascinating. It's can only be seen as 'morbid' or 'ghoulish'because of our modern western attitudes to death which are to mostly to keep it hidden. Photography is allowed without flash.

Not to everyone's taste and definitely not for the squeamish, but otherwise and interesting visit and a look back into the past.

half of which belong to characters which played a more prominent role in the history of Brno, and the rest belonging to ‘simple’ Capuchin monks. Upon entry we got some laminated sheets which had some decent information on the different displays, like family ties, place of burial, etc. Some mummies still wore traditional clothing.IT WAS GREAT!

I expected to see some interesting cellars from the point of architecture - a disappointment. Mummies make you thing of fragility of human life, but I do not recommend this place if you seek just entertainment. However, tickets help to support the historic church. A nice exhibition of miniature models of Moravian village just next door.

We visited the vault knowing what we were going to face (my boyfriend is studying in Brno) but the sight of these mummies was beyond anything I dared to imagine! At the front desk a lady gave us guide sheets in English that helped a lot since we knew exactly were we were and what we were seeing. The enter fee was very reasonable and it is meant for the restoration of the vault and the monastery. Glad I could help. I was in shock when I saw the first mummy but i kinda got used to the sight as we went along. The remains are very well preserved and the whole experience was unique and sad at the same time. The highlight was definitely the last room with the 25 (I think) mummified monks in a large room with a writing reading "You are what we were. We are what you will become". Some of them even had their cloaks, hoods and rosaries still on them. It was something that I will never forget!In my opinion this is not a place for kids. If you want to bring them make sure they are familiar with the concept and that they will behave with respect.

I went to Brno specially to witness the mummies. Definitely one of the eeriest places you'll ever visit.Try snapping a selfie with one of them if you've got the guts for it!

Not many monasteries have mummies. I loved that it was something that made this place unique and worth going to. They have printed guides in English which really helps.

This small monastic vault was a surprisingly interesting and incredibly moving experience. It was the highlight of our visit to Brno.We were given an English translation sheet and diligently obeyed the silence request. It was a shame that the school group that followed us in was as noisy here as they were anywhere. The lack of respect annoyed us especially given they had teachers with them. The first room showed two bodies that had been buried at the crypt and summarised the burial process. Basically bodies in the crypt decomposed naturally rather than needing a coffin. At first it was a bit macabre but we could appreciate the symbolism. Another chamber contained a specific collection of bodies including the best preserved and the oldest one which dated from around 1693. There was an epitaph on the wall which when translated read "What you are we were, what we are you will become". It had great meaning and was backed up by a weeping angel. In the second last chamber were buried some of the benefactors of the monastery, and in the last one behind glass were the bodies of friars themselves. The burial technique was to bury them in a coffin, then remove and slide out the coffin leaving them resting on the ground with two bricks under their head. Apparently this way they could recycle the coffins as the monastery had been quite poor. It was both intriguing and ghastly the various facial expressions that the corpses had. It was an interesting and unique visit and left us with something to ponder.

Quite a surreal and eerie experience in Brno. The exhibition has about twenty mummies on display, half of which belong to characters which played a more prominent role in the history of Brno, and the rest belonging to 'simple' Capuchin monks. Upon entry I got some laminated sheets which had some decent information on the different displays, like family ties, place of burial, etc. The final vault which contains the Capuchin monks is most impressive. It gives a nice insight into the burial methods used: placed next one another with the head rested on a set of bricks. Some mummies still wore traditional clothing. The only thing that annoyed me is that the lighting isn't very good. It is difficult to look into some of the coffins and it would've been better if the rooms themselves were darker and perhaps the insides of the coffins were illuminated. But overall it is a recommended visit. It is very easy to reach as it essentially on the way from the train station to the central square.

It is exactly as other reviewers have described. Yes, it is a bit macabre but nonetheless it is a historical oddity. It doesn't require much time for a visit so if you are interested, do not hesitate. We were provided with an English description of each of the mummies.

Save your money, unless you have lots of it, or it is a rainy day and you have time (and the money) to kill. Just 4-5 rooms with a few unremarkable exhibits. A bit dull to be honest. Some information is in English

The only think that upseted me a little bit is that it is quite small. But it is marvelous! I haven't seen so many so well preserved mummies in one place! Great place for those who love history!

Visited the Capuchin church when in Brno in Sep 2011. Not for the squeamish. Mummified remains of monks and other notables displayed on the floor. The rest of the church was fairly average but it is worth seeing if you have the touch of the ghoul about you. Check the opening times though as it did close for a time in the middle of the day.

someone did a great job preserving this place. Over here you are taken back a few centuries and get a glimpse into almost the medieval times, especially the warrior in the first room that was beheaded, very awesome!