• Museum and Crypt of Capuchins - Explore Santa Maria Immacolata, the Capuchins’ 17th-century church located near Piazza Barberini on Via Veneto, made famous by Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Appreciate the masterpieces by Guido Reni, Domenichino, Pietro da Cortona, Gherardo delle Notti, and others.

Visit the Crypt-Museum, adorned with the bones of 4,000 friars, and view Caravaggio’s La meditazione di S. Francesco.

Program: Enjoy the Music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales, Victoria, Pitoni, Agazzari, and Gregorian chants, performed live by the Schola Romana Ensemble.

Ensemble: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass & Conductor

• A Cappella ensemble: soprano, contralto, tenor, bass
• Concert in the reserved Hall at Capuchins Convent
• Introduction to the musical program in English
• Tour of Capuchin Museum and Crypt with audio guide in 13 languages

• CD (available to purchase)

Celebrate in a distinctive and extraordinary manner by joining the special Christmas Baroque Concert at the Capuchins Convent Hall, featuring an “a cappella” performance by the renowned Schola Romana Ensemble.

This event beautifully captures the essence of the Christmas spirit through the power of sacred music and includes a tour of the Capuchin Museum and Crypt, offering insights into the history and devotion of the Franciscans.

The musical program highlights compositions from the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, and Morales, along with live Gregorian chants performed by the Schola Romana Ensemble, our resident group specializing in historically informed music.

Following the concert, attendees will be guided to the Capuchin Museum and Crypt for an independent tour, supported by an audioguide available in 13 languages. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire “Saint Francis in Meditation,” a masterpiece by Caravaggio, and be captivated by the 4,000 bones of Capuchin friars that create the breathtaking decorations of the Crypt.

• Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins Convent (entrance from Casa per Ferie I Cappuccini, Via Veneto 21).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.