Restorers maintain centuries-old mummies in Brno catacomb
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Restoration experts in Brno, Czech Republic, annually inspect and clean the mummies within the Capuchin Crypt.
Kateřina Hlouchová, the exhibition’s lead, explained the team spends one day each year carefully removing dust and checking for mold on the remains. They focus on the 24 Capuchin brothers buried directly on the floor, respecting their tradition of humility, as well as the 16 donors entombed in coffins.
The restorers also examine the condition of the coffins themselves as a preventative measure, protecting the mummies and maintaining a hygienic environment for the crypt’s visitors. The crypt also contains the remains of Baron František Trenck (1711 to 1749), a famous and feared commander who requested burial among the Capuchins after a life of military service and eventual spiritual reflection.
The Capuchin Crypt is open year-round except for Christmas and Easter, and it receives more than 35,000 tourists annually, with visitor numbers continuing to increase.
