Ducal Crypt, Burial chamber beneath St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria
The Ducal Crypt contains 78 metal containers holding the remains of 72 members of the House of Habsburg beneath the cathedral's chancel.
Duke Rudolf IV commissioned this burial chamber in 1365 as part of the new cathedral construction, establishing it as the primary resting place for Austrian dukes.
The distribution of royal remains across multiple locations reflects medieval Habsburg burial practices, with bodies, hearts, and organs stored in separate chambers.
The crypt opens to visitors through guided tours of St. Stephen's Cathedral, providing access to this historical burial site in central Vienna.
The oval chamber, added in 1754 due to space constraints, houses numerous urns and sarcophagi of the Habsburg dynasty members.
Location: St. Stephen's Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 48.20829,16.37353
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:23
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