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Imperial Crypt, Maria Theresa Vault

Vienna, Austria

Neuer Markt, 1010 Vienna, Austria

GRAVE

VISITOR INFORMATION

The vault is below the Capuchin Church; follow the crypt visitor route and avoid touching the metalwork.

The operator lists daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m., last admission 5:30 p.m., with holiday exceptions. Admission is ticketed.

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Consider May–June or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.

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About Imperial Crypt, Maria Theresa Vault

Maria Theresa and Francis I are interred in a double sarcophagus in the Maria Theresa Vault of Vienna’s Imperial Crypt.

The Capuchin order operates the crypt and cares for its historic sarcophagi.

History happened here at Imperial Crypt, Maria Theresa Vault

The Rococo vault was constructed in 1753–1754 beneath the Capuchin church garden.

It forms one chamber of the Habsburg dynastic crypt and contains the tombs of the imperial couple and other family members.

PEOPLE WHO DIED HERE

PEOPLE AT REST HERE

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Maria Theresa

EXTERNAL LINKS

Imperial Crypt, Maria Theresa Vault and sarcophagus: https://www.kaisergruft.com/de/maria-theresien-gruft

Imperial Crypt, admission and hours: https://www.kaisergruft.com/en/visit

Map coordinates: https://mapcarta.com/N250063134

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