Sedlec Ossuary
Monument · Kutná Hora, Prague

Sedlec Ossuary

Photo: al.trcka · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Sedlec Ossuary lies beneath the Church of All Saints. Bones from about 40,000 people form chandeliers, pyramids and other structures. The site dates to the 13th century and includes a coat of arms made entirely from bones.

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Good to know

Tickets
Admission required. Current prices listed at the entrance.
Time needed
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Train from Prague to Kutná Hora then local bus or 20-minute walk.

Itineraries with Sedlec Ossuary

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Kutná Hora

How Sedlec Ossuary fits into a day.
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Sedlec Ossuary questions

How many bones are in the Sedlec Ossuary?

The ossuary contains bones from roughly 40,000 people. They were arranged by woodcarvers in the 19th century.

Is the Sedlec Ossuary wheelchair accessible?

The main chapel has steps and narrow passages. Accessibility is limited.

Can visitors take photos inside the Sedlec Ossuary?

Photography is allowed without flash. Tripods are not permitted.

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