The Bone Church

The Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Church, is decorated with the bones of the dead plague victims from the 1300s. Who knew bone art could be so beautiful! 

Location: 
Kunta Hora Czech Republic

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The bones were collected as early as the 1300s but have been rearranged several times since
When you enter the first floor of the church, you are greeted by a skeleton cross
Monks made unique designs from the resting bodies in the grave yards
A very unique chandelier that almost looks like lace
An outside view of the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist
The second church in Kunta Hora is beautiful too
Bones are stacked to make four giant domes inside the church
Before you enter the church, a skull and cross bones greets you at the gate

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