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Sedlec Ossuary
Best time to visit
Morning hours are ideal because there are fewer visitors and you can better experience the atmosphere of the place without the crowd.
Budget tips
The entrance ticket is affordable and there are often discounts for students and pensioners; consider buying combined tickets for multiple attractions in the city to save money.
Recommended for
Lovers of unusual museums, History enthusiasts, Travelers interested in religious art
Plan your visit
30-45 minutes
About
Quick facts: This space contains the bones of about 40,000 people, artistically arranged into unique decorations such as a chandelier made from human skulls. The bones were collected from graves destroyed during the Church wars in the 14th century.
Highlights: A truly special feature is the large chandelier made from various bones of the skeleton, including skulls and bones hanging as decorations. A sense of deep history permeates every corner due to this unusual use of human remains in decoration.
Insider tips
- Bring comfortable shoes because the ground is rocky and uneven.
- Photos are allowed without flash, visit the chandelier at the top for the best shot.
- Avoid weekends due to the large number of tourists.
- Take a guide or an audio guide to better understand the significance of each part.
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