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Kutna Hora Bone Church - one of the most curious sights in the Czech Republic. Getting there, opening hours, admission.
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- Jesuit College
- Sedlec Ossuary History
- Where Is The Sedlec Ossuary in Czechia?
- How to Visit Sedlec Ossuary from Prague
- Book A Bone Church Tour from Prague
- Sedlec Ossuary Opening Times and Ticket Prices
- Things to Do in Sedlec Ossuary
- Entry Hall & Stairway
- Skull and Bone Pyramids
- Bone Chandelier & Skull Garlands
- House of Schwarzenberg Coat of Arms
There has been a religious temple on this site since 1142 when it was founded by Miroslav of Markvartic. There is a legend that says one of the local abbots was sent on a mission to Jerusalem by the Czech king, Ottokar II, in 1278. The abbot brought a handful of soil back from Golgotha in the Holy Land and scattered it over Sedlec cemetery. After t...
Sedlec Ossuary is located in Kutna Hora, a historic bohemian town in the Czech Republic and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sedlec is a parish that is located around 2.5 kilometres from the main town and attractions like St Barbara’s Cathedral and the Hradek Silver Mine. You can walk between the historic centre and the Bone Church in around 40 minutes ...
Most visitors to the Sedlec Ossuary travel to Kutna Hora from Prague and it’s a very easy journey to make. Kutna Hora is only an hour away from Prague Main Station by train and you can book tickets online via the official Czech trains website called Cesky Drahy. I actually booked a first-class ticket as there was little price difference and it felt...
Booking a day trip to Kutna Hora is pretty straightforward. But, sometimes you simply don’t want the hassle of booking tickets and navigating trains on your holiday! I totally get that and luckily there are many guided tour options to the Sedlec Ossuary available from Prague. Most of the guided tours are a half-day experience that includes a hotel ...
The Sedlec Ossuary is open every day of the year with the exception of December 24th when it is closed for the day. But, there are different opening hours depending on the season. From April – September, the Bone Church is open from Monday – Sunday from 9 am – 6 pm. From November to February it’s open 9 am – 4 pm and in March & October, it’s open f...
Once you’re inside this sacred space, there are plenty of things to see in the ossuary on your visit. Everywhere you look there will be bones. Endless piles of bones. There are more than 40,000 human bones that have been displayed in this church in different artworks and designs. The motto “Memento Mori” or“Remember Death”is mentioned throughout th...
When you enter the church you’ll be standing at the top of a staircase by the ticket desk/gift shop that leads you underground to the chapel interior. But, make sure to appreciate some of the details that are located around the staircase as well. On either side, you’ll find skull and bone garlands and chalice-shaped structures that are made of bone...
There are four ‘bone pyramids’ that you can see in the vaults of the church. There is a legend that says a half-blind monk started to build these years ago. But, these were redesigned by Santini in the Baroque style. At the top of each pyramid, you will see them topped with a crown. There are piles upon piles of bones and skulls displayed here. The...
The most impressive feature of Sedlec Ossuary has to be the bone chandelier that hangs from the centre of the chapel. Every type of bone is on display on the chandelier and you’ll find several bone garlands that hang from the ceiling around it. You’ll find archways and ‘curtains’ of bones that surround the central vault and four pillars with skulls...
Another impressive feature of Sedlec Ossuary is the House of Schwarzenberg coat of arms which has been made entirely of skulls and bones. This is another feature created by František Rint. After the Sedlec monastery was abolished by Joseph II in 1783, the property and land were purchased by the Schwarzenberg family. They were Franconian and Bohemia...
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Sedlec Ossuary. Coordinates: 49°57′43″N 15°17′18″E. Chapel interior. The Sedlec Ossuary ( Czech: Kostnice v Sedlci; German: Sedletz-Beinhaus) is a Roman Catholic chapel, located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints (Czech: Hřbitovní kostel Všech Svatých ), part of the former Sedlec Abbey in Sedlec, a suburb of Kutná Hora in ...
The trip typically takes between 1 and 1.5 hours, and connections are frequent throughout the day.
Feb 27, 2024 · Sedlec Ossuary is open from 10 AM - 6 PM between April and September and from 10 AM - 4 PM between October and March. Bone Church is open every day except for December 24, which is Christmas Day in the Czech Republic. HOW TO GET TO SEDLEC OSSUARY.
Aug 13, 2023 · Opening Hours and Visitor Information: A Practical Guide. For eager travellers eager to experience the allure of the Sedlec Ossuary, it’s open to visitors from 9 am to 6 pm. Generally, the Ossuary welcomes pilgrims and tourists alike from morning till late noon. However, it’s always best to check the latest opening hours to avoid ...
Jul 24, 2013 · Discover Sedlec Ossuary "Bone Church" in Kutna Hora, Czechia: A church of bones, decorated with 40,000 human skeletons.
