Kapucínské Square and the Crypt in Brno

On the small, triangle-shaped square near Brno’s main railway station, you will find many cafés and other interesting places to explore. Look up at the house at the corner of the square and Masarykova street. The house’s sign, which depicts crowing roosters, is a reminder of the Three Roosters Inn, which was located here back in late 18th century. 
 
Another landmark of the square is the Capuchin monastery with the Finding of the Holy Cross Church. This unique monument will inspire every lover of history and art. In the original early Baroque building you can admire the valuable Capuchin library with the original Rococo inventory and a ceiling fresco by Josef Stern. Anyone interested in spooky places will certainly want to go to the cellar of the monastery, which offers a rarity of European importance – a Capuchin crypt from the 18th century containing the naturally mummified remains of members of the Capuchin order, their patrons and prominent personalities of the Brno community of the day.