The Crypt of Europe's Royal Family who had a gruesome tradition | Franz Ferdinand | Marie Antoinette

A tour of the Imperial Crypt in Vienna which houses the remains of European royalty #crypt #royal #coffin

[@mr.slothington4517]

I can not even begin to imagine what it took to make those coffins/crypts. This level of craftsmanship and artistic talent is certainly unheard of today. I am both jealous of, and great full for this video. Keep up the great work!

[@pumpupjam9648]

The caskets are magnificent! Who can do this art work anymore? A trade long gone! This is all metal and iron! Unbelievable!!!

[@OpinionatedChicken59]

I could do it, I just don't want to.

[@janetslicer3637]

I am totally blown away by what I saw in that Hapsburg masoleum. I was speechless! Dan, the way you covered that entire masoleum from one room to another, from one coffin to another, with the narration and corresponding pictures and back history was phenomenal. When you finished this walk-through I felt as though I owed you the full price of a concert ticket to the #1 singing group in the world! I was over the moon! On another note, the magnificent workmanship on those brass tombs was incredible ! I have never seen anything like it in my life. European Royalty had a way of taking everything to the Nth degree. Touché Dan! You did great! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thank you Janet that means a lot. It was my first full narration video and I was a bit unsure about changing my style a little so thanks again for the kind words x

[@patbowman6723]

I agree. This was fascinating.

[@largol33t1]

@@patbowman6723 Yeah, but they loved shagging their cousins and other relatives. Average age seems to be nowhere near 40 years. Lesson to learn kids: don't shag your cousins/siblings!

[@smwd4879]

Wow I don’t think I’ve ever seen such elaborate Coffens so sad so many children passed away from smallpox☹️

[@seleyav.7101]

It is interesting that smallpox (contrary to the plague) was often seen as a childhood disease. In times this disease was extremely active most families only saw their kids as members of the family when they survived the smallpox.

[@traciehiggins7420]

That was fantastic and our tour guide was simply brilliant❣️

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thanks Tracie, tried to keep it entertaining and respectful

[@johnbayer9795]

The heart tradition is old & widespread among European nobility--think Robert the Bruce in Scotland, for instance. In France, IIRC, the young Louis XVII's heart proved well-enough preserved that it could be identified as his. Typically the Habsburgs' innards went to Vienna's cathedral, while their hearts were interred at the nearby Augustinian Church. When Otto died not that many years ago, his heart was buried in the crypt of a particular church (don't recall where) in Hungary.

[@lozinozz7567]

Robert the Bruce’s heart went on Crusade, he had always wanted to but didn’t so he sent his heart instead 😊 hope it had a good time 😂😂

[@chriscringle7740]

​@@lozinozz7567wonder if he fetched back any fridge magnets from his travels

[@sabinefenner8544]

"Who requests admission? The master of ceremonies knocked three times on the gate of the Capuchin monastery. He is turned away twice, only when his answer is "a sinful, mortal man" does a Capuchin brother open the gate of the monastery and the coffin is laid to rest in the Imperial Crypt" Funeral ritual of the Habsburgs...As a sign, in death we are all equal, without possessions and titles, so we all stand as poor sinners in front of Heaven's Gate...Well, when you see these magnificent coffins...And one considers that marriages were only befitting and among themselves... Hm...🤔 But this crypt is impressive to look at...Great video, great info....thanks...🙂 By the way, your German pronunciation is getting better😉

[@deadgoodwalks]

Interesting, thanks sabine. I still struggle with fuchs sometimes lol

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

The caskets were so ornate & groovy back then. They consumed their hearts.

[@StarliteJem]

Awesome video. When I visited the Kapuziner Crypt in 2014 I was amazed by the craftsmanship of those coffins. Especially Maria Theresias blew me away. And there’s no smell of anything in the crypt. Those led coffins must be really tight. So nothing comes out.

[@ankhpom9296]

Except for the bones, all organic material have since decayed away. Only dust.

[@ciaranjameslawlor3582]

Truly an epic tour with amazing explanation as to each tomb and family section. Bro you have missed your calling! Bloody well done!

[@HankandLouie]

Remarkable! So much history in one place. ⭐️

[@technicholls]

I truly enjoy all of your walkabouts. You are very respectable of the dead. But this video truly blew me away! Thank you so very much for bringing all these to our attention.

[@Kitty-mq2dw]

You did such a good job with the tour. I really appreciated it. That is a place I will never be able to go. Thank you so much. ❤😊

[@debroahisaacs2452]

So breathtaking beautiful...thanks for the tour and stories...we have nothing like these in America but every country has it's beauty and history.😊😊😊

[@manisally]

Fantastic video very informative and your commentary was brilliant well done Dan

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thank you, my first time doing commentary on a whole video so glad it was ok

[@SarahLovesU2]

Very interesting! I’m surprised you could get so close and at how elaborate a lot of the coffins are. Thanks for taking us on a walk 😀

[@deadgoodwalks]

You're welcome :)

[@Patriciamurphygq8hl]

This was absolutely incredible, such detail in the caskets! Thank you for this, loved it!❤

[@MrUnknown-wf1xf]

It is sincerely beautiful art,skillful craftsmanship. It's a shame bldgs, various places have no true architecture design if you look at bldgs,etc everything is made a square. Diaspointing

[@chrisbrown-ty6lp]

Lots of information and a detailed look at the tombs and sarcophagi, a fantastic video

[@susanplante]

Hubby and I really enjoyed this. The narration was simply incredible! We appreciate that you took your time as you guided us on this amazing, detailed tour. WOW such sights! Thank you very much, Dan! BRAVO!

[@mimidee100]

This was a very interesting tour Dan.This has got to be one of my favourites so far.Thanyou for sharing

[@soloh5843]

AMAZING !!! So much history of a time long long ago. Great work as always... 😊💙

[@michaelflick1177]

Thank you. It is a fascinating site. It is sad to see Elisabeth, Franz-Josef and Rudolf.

[@grannybee]

Your ability to do all the research, travel, film, and produce these documentaries is absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@Cheetoluv]

Just imagine the craftsmanship to make some of those and how long would it take before their actual body could be placed in the casket? Very ornate and details. Enjoyed seeing them and hearing the history of who was who.

[@marthavanbeek-putters]

That was a very nice visit. My high school teacher’s history lessons came alive again. Thank you Martha

[@deadgoodwalks]

Fantastic :) Thanks Martha x

[@tjittekamminga5170]

Psalm 103 verse 8 and 9 - As the grass is our fleeting life

[@jfm5949]

The crypt is amazing - it’s located under a small church in a small central square and one could easily miss it it’s simplicity inside is matched only by the ornate caskets and ‘brings to life’ the history of the Hapsburg dynasty and its place in modern history - amazing place , matched only by the Peter & Paul crypt in St. Petersburg .

[@kevinmerciales8755]

Waiting...... fr philippines❤❤❤

[@CemeteryMan75]

Great tour Dan! Thanks for taking us along.

[@laneyjames2946]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@chuckcorris2392]

Excellent! One of your best…

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thank you sir!

[@lesliereed8279]

Fantastic historic information. Thank you so much.

[@VampMedusa]

This is morbidly beautiful. I love it! 🖤

[@alcom3101]

Beau Travail comme d'habitude🔬🍀🎬Alex France🙏🌌

[@marion370]

Wow,this was very interesting,sad to see infants coffins 😢but very ornate & beautiful.peaceful place🙏

[@marykirves5457]

Thank you for a great tour-I would never be able to there in person!

[@desertwind306]

Absolutely, the most interesting mausoleum I have ever seen. The detail of the coffins is unreal! Amazing commentary, thank you. I can hardly wait to view more of your videos. I am so glad this came in my recommended. I love history, especially of cemteries and mausoleums. Of course I had to subscribe...

[@ianrobert6239]

Thanks Dan That was a great video, great info and tour . Beautifully maintained. Top notch.👍

[@deadgoodwalks]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the fiver Ian!

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Awesome 👏. Thank for this educational video friend. Amen 🙏

[@deadgoodwalks]

Welcome sir

[@janetgilesrudland1028]

Wow absolutely loved this video some of those caskets where absolutely magnificent and beautiful I've never heard of most of those people but found it so interesting 🤔🤔

[@danmartin5504]

Another great job, Dan!

[@esthergalliot1684]

Excellente vidéo, très bon travail. Un bon support pour la culture de notre Histoire de France aussi. THANKS.

[@martianalligatorfarm3561]

I'm just kind of shattered to hear how many of these people died so tragically and so young, and details like like loving art and science ,and caring for the poor,God rest their souls,poor things

[@deniserobertson7942]

Thanks i enjoyed that walk. I will never be able to go. So thanks for tour and information.

[@phylliscaldwell2027]

Amazing! Thank you so much Dan.

[@tess6315]

Great show and info given❤

[@usasstar]

Omg we can just walk into the crypts like that and see their coffins ⚰️ that’s so creepy

[@deadgoodwalks]

We sure can :)

[@joelhurley2678]

Dan, Excellent tour I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, with the photographs that went with the crypts. What a beautiful area that was, and thank you so much for sharing, really enjoyed it. I went to college in America with Marie Habsburg, she was The Great, Great, Granddaughter of Emperor Franz Joseph.

[@deadgoodwalks]

oh wow you're lucky to have met one

[@largol33t1]

Just curious, did she have a very long, narrow face? It was a facial feature noticeable among many Habsburgs...

[@lisaedwards931]

How amazing are those coffins.. fantastic video ❤

[@nancytestani1470]

Incredible..so fascinating.

[@jpm9316]

Fabulous history in this one! Extremely well done! 👏🏻😎😎

[@dunbarspring7742]

THIS WAS AWESOME THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS EXPERIENCE

[@patbowman6723]

WOW, this is incredible. So much history under one roof. I have to start looking up some name to learn their history, Thank you so much.

[@Carol......]

Just found you, I adore old graveyards too ! You fair get around don't you, this is my fifth one of yours, first UK, second Prague, third Edinburgh now Austria ! Lucky you, but we're even more lucky as we get to see them from our armchair thanks to you 😊 Have subscribed and look forward to seeing more of you, well I haven't seen any of you yet tbf, no face shots as yet but I'm sure I'll see you in a video soon ❤👍

[@texasborn2720]

I'm blown away from the craftmanship, especially from hundreds of years ago ? When I can barely put a nail in a wall ? Thanks for posting Dead Good Walks.

[@kathyn8780]

how beautiful are those coffins, stunning

[@mass55th75]

Great video and historical info!! I've got 21% Germanic Europe in my DNA, although neither parent ever knew it. I'm still working through my family tree to try to verify the connections. Thanks for sharing your travels with us. They are fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable!!

[@ianrobert6239]

Will catch up after Dan, unfortunately at work tonight again. Look forward to this.👍

[@deadgoodwalks]

You'll have to send me your rota lol

[@ronaldpeter3129]

The intro is not necessary

[@chuckyoneill9029]

Liked and subscribed and shared

[@cathys7087]

It would be interesting to see how the sarcophaguses are cleaned. They look immaculate.

[@deadgoodwalks]

I imagine theres a lot of maintenance behind the scenes

[@cathys7087]

@@deadgoodwalks Definitely! Super video.

[@lozinozz7567]

Thanks, very interesting 😊 lots of info

[@robinbarrett5301]

That was so cool! Beautiful coffins! Thank you.

[@robbiebrooksbank7993]

Absolutely brilliant Dan. I need to go to Vienna

[@crownprincesebastianjohano7069]

Archduke Charles of Austria, Duke of Teschen, not only stood in for Napoleon at the proxy wedding of Marie Louisa and Napoleon, but is best known for being Austria's best general, who won numerous victories against the French during the French Revolutionary Wars between 1794-1797. His most notable accomplishment is being the only general to ever defeat Emperor Napoleon in a straight-up, one-on-one battle at the Battle of Aspern-Essling. Charles also led the Austrian armies at the Battle of Wagram where he lost but it was a close-fought affair that cost the French enormous casualties. When I say one-on-one, I note that Napoleon's two other major defeats were against multiple armies. At Leipzig Napoleon faced Swedish Crown Prince Carl Johan (Bernadotte), Prussian Field Marshal Blücher, Austrian Field Marshal Schwartzenberg and Russian generals. At Waterloo, Wellington was greatly assisted by the Prussians under Blücher.

[@BennyLlama39]

If memory serves, didn't the assassination of Franz Ferdinand basically kick off World War 1? 🤔

[@juliusfucik4011]

Yes. And you could argue the harsh military and economic punishment put on Germany by the allies gave rise to the climate resulting in the rise of the Nazis and WW2. FYI: Germany has only very recently paid off the reparations.

[@ankhpom9296]

Yes.

[@dm607]

I've seen this place in photos. Seeing though your lens, walking near them, and to hear the history, brought it to life and gave it character. Even though I think the elaborate ones are an excessive waste of coin, I am still awed. Thank you so, so much Dan. Deb of Oz.

[@nighttime4134]

Thank you for a wonderful tour i know I'm never going to get there so i really enjoyed it through you.

[@Vince_uk]

Amazing place absolutely astounding.

[@raymondcollyear4773]

Thank for the video. I enjoyed so much . The information you gave us along with the tour was extremely helpful. I'll never make it there but with your video I felt that I have been there. Thank you again

[@cook13doodle16]

I absolutely ❤❤❤the historical images provided! Thanks

[@deadgoodwalks]

Most welcome :)

[@kasie680]

This is so cool!!! I’m desperate to see inside them all!! ❤

[@Keithphotorama]

Mausoleums don’t last on their own, but obviously this one has. Definitely well maintained all these years where the rest of us, 99.9%, will never have this opportunity. True meaning of the word Respect.

[@juncube6570]

I'm impressed by this location! ❤

[@michaelmontagu3979]

You would enjoy the Hohenzollern vault under Berlin cathedral, or the vault of the Kings of Wurttemburg at Schloss Altshausen. The coffins there are enormous and covered in red velvet. They have been described as looking like giant boxes of chocolates.

[@robertwunner5523]

I really like this. It was very interesting.

[@trish_novascotia]

Absolutely stunning 🥀 I love your videos, greetings from Nova Scotia 👋 Trish ~

[@TWILAlovesJESUS]

Can't wait ⚓

[@nowackigrzegorz4452]

When you visited Prague, it's a one part called as Versowiec. Vrsowiec were bohemian nobility which i am descendant of them. I am related to some of Habsburg in direct paternal line and maternal line.

[@missmarple7639]

Great 👍👍👍

[@maureenwood2752]

It was very interesting..and to see what appears to be, fresh flowers beside some of the tomb's

[@alexfarrer2365]

The crypt in Berlin cathedral is very similar. Spent hours in the crypt so much to see.

[@gloriaformato3621]

Excellent

[@0617kitty]

Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick was mother of Maria Theresa and grandmother of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France!! Thank you for the video! You did a great job!

[@GramGram07]

Do you have amy plans to visit Spain? I wonder about King Charles II and his cript. Thank you for another amazing video. 🇺🇲

[@dellchica2373]

This crypt is oozing of amazing history. Interesting the 2nd wife of Napoleon who bore 12 children died at 35 is placed in a simple coffin for all that childbearing, which probably sent her to an early grave... crypt is amazing!😮😮

[@lynnscotland826]

Loved this just subscribed x

[@demcadman]

Outstanding information!

[@kentuckylady2990]

Fascinating

[@tomfrank9447]

Did you know that the hearts of most Habsburgs were buried in the Heart Crypt in the Augustinian Church in Vienna and the entrails in St. Stephen's Cathedral? Only Emperor Franz Josef was a strict opponent of separate burial... he lies with all his organs in his sarcophagus. If you ever come to Vienna again, then you should take a look at the catacombs in St. Stephan and in the Michaelerkirche opposite the Hofburg. The St. Marx Cemetery is also recommended. There you will find graves with very title-heavy names, e.g. Fishmonger's Widow, k.k. Court mouthwasher, civil Sewer clearer, civil Lust and ornamental gardeners... are just a few examples of how people back then tried to put themselves in the right light. Oh yes, the architect Fischer von Erlach not only planned and built the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene of Savojen at Himmelpfortgasse 8, but also the Schönbrunn Palace and the Karlskirche. So now I've made myself important enough. 😀😀

[@jennycampbell5236]

Interesting tour Dan. I am just going to have to come right out and say it. Those sarcophagi were the most garish I have ever seen. I couldn’t bear the thought of my mortal remains in one of those hideous monstrosities. Sorry if I offend anyone.

[@deadgoodwalks]

Yes granted its not for everyones taste

[@esthergalliot1684]

Jenny, ce n'est pas pour vous contredire. 🙂 Certains sont austères, très traditionnels, mais d’autres sont d'une beauté artistique magnifique. La finesse des ouvrages, le talent des artistes, les emblèmes représentatifs bien ouvragés. Certes après moi le déluge et une certitude ma dépouille ne sera sûrement pas dedans 😅

[@dennismccallister3994]

I've heard that European royalty where double sealed in there crypts, so I can imagine detoriation of these royals was very slow. Have they ever reopened any of these for some kind of verification? Very Interesting, I've recently started following, Great Job!

[@teresagray1477]

What was the reasoning of removing hearts and burying separate?

[@michaelmontagu3979]

​@teresagray1477 There were a couple of reasons. Either because the deceased died far from home and it wasn't always practical to bring the whole corpse home. The other reason was that the heart could lie in another place that had some meaning to the person.

[@lindajones7219]

yes they were placed in lead lined coffins which made them extremely heavy indeed all of the British Royal Families are buried inside lined coffins type in FROGMORE BURIEL CHAMBERS ENGLAND AND THE OTHER STAGGERING CRYPT ST, GEORGES CRYPT THEY ARE EVEN GRANDER THAN THESE HERE WITH MARBLE GRANITE IEXACT IMMAGES CARVED INTO THEM HUGE COFFINS BEYONG MAGNIFICEMT HM QUEEN ELIZABTHE 2ND IS BURIED IN ST GEORGES < QUEEN MOTHER> AS WELL AS PRINCESS MARGARETS ASHES THEY A RE ALL N A SEALED CRYPT NOT ENOUGH TIME HAS PASSED TO DO ELABERATE WORK BUT LIKELY IT WILL BE MUCH MORE SIMPLE WORK ST GEORGS CRYPT IS HUGE

[@johnlocke5585]

Spaniard here. For us, this crypt holds a special place, because there in are interred some really prominent Spanish Habsburgs (hence, the flags of Spain you can see at the foot of certain coffins). Most notably, Margarita Teresa, who is the eternal child depicted in the masterpiece canvas “Las meninas”, by Diego Velázquez (according to many scholars, the very pinnacle of painting).

[@rovvt1284]

the metal work is exquisite, seems the newer ones aren't built so good. we lost that ability?

[@gregdowle8031]

More than likely the cost. Unless it was mass produced it would take months to make.

[@thehowlingmisogynist9871]

You have to mention the "Knocking Ceremony"!!

[@susanplante]

Thanks!

[@deadgoodwalks]

Thank you very much Susan, glad you enjoyed the tour

[@jutiansmith5689]

Very impressive

[@lindan2836]

This was common by nobility, not only the Habsurgers

[@pamelacarothers3998]

Man these coughing some of them are just gorgeous

[@Janieblueyes]

Amazing 😃

[@Andyb2379]

I wonder if you popped one of these caskets open, wherever there’s a risk of catching a disease if the body wasn’t decomposed.

[@gregdowle8031]

They would be almost completely decomposed and be dust with most long bones still intact even though the sarcophagi is sealed and sometimes doubly sealed. The human body has more than enough anaerobic bacteria to complete the decomposition process.