Capuchin monastery — the name of the Church and the convent of the Capuchins in Vienna, near the Imperial Hofburg Palace. The Church is known for the Emperor's tomb - the final resting place for members of the Habsburg dynasty.

The Capuchin monastery was founded in 1617 by Empress Anna, wife of Emperor Matthias (1557-1619). The first stone was laid on 8 September 1622. Because of the Thirty years ' war the Church construction was delayed, the work was completed in 1632.

A new Church with a gabled facade stands out strongly from the surrounding buildings. Over time the Church has undergone many changes, the most striking is the porch, built in 1760. In the years 1934-1936 facade was renovated and decorated with a fresco by Hans Fischer.

The family vault is located beneath the Capuchin Church. In the crypt lie the remains of 10 emperors, 15 empresses and other members of the Imperial family. Only the crypt 138 graves. The only grave that has no relationship to the Habsburg family is the remains of the Countess Carolina, which served as a governess to the Empress Maria Theresa and was her favorite. In the crypt there are no two Imperial burial: Ferdinand II and Charles I, who was buried in Madeira. It is worth mentioning that the hearts of the family of the Habsburgs were buried in the Augustinian Church, and the insides of bodies - at St. Stephen's.