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Sedlec Ossuary

A small chapel decorated with the bones of tens of thousands of people, including a bone chandelier.

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Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Paid
Best time
Morning
Area
Sedlec

A chapel decorated with thousands of bones.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Zámecká 279, 284 03 Kutná Hora-Sedlec

  • Location: In Sedlec, about 2.5 km from Kutná Hora centre; near Kutná Hora main station.
  • Photos: Photography rules change; check at the entrance.
  • Respect: It is a consecrated place; behave quietly.

The story of the Sedlec Ossuary

The cemetery at Sedlec became a sought-after burial place in the Middle Ages, and after plague and war it held thousands of graves. Bones exhumed over centuries were stored in the chapel.

In 1870 a woodcarver, František Rint, arranged them into decorations, including a chandelier and a coat of arms. Some visitors may find it unsettling.

Best time to visit

Best season

All year.

Best time of day

Opening time to avoid groups.

Children

Parents may wish to consider the theme.

Tips before you go

  • Not suitable for young children.
  • Visit quietly and respectfully.
  • Combine with St Barbara's on one ticket.

Best hotels near the Sedlec Ossuary

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotel U Kata

Small hotel in the old town.

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Hotel Opat

Central hotel near the cathedral path.

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What's around the Sedlec Ossuary

  • Cathedral of the AssumptionChurch in Sedlec.
  • St Barbara's CathedralIn Kutná Hora.
  • Kutná Hora stationNearby.
  • Italian CourtIn town.

Questions travellers ask

What is the Sedlec Ossuary?

A chapel decorated with human bones.

Is it suitable for children?

It depends on the child; the theme is death.

Can I take photos?

Check current rules at the entrance.

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St Barbara's Cathedral

St Barbara's Cathedral

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