On a recent trip to Prague, I took a short train ride out to Kutná Hora to see something I’d always
been curious about — the famous Bone Church (Sedlec Ossuary). I’d seen the photos before, but
nothing really prepares you for the first time you step inside.
The chapel itself is quite small, but every inch of it tells a story. The walls and ceilings are decorated
with the bones of tens of thousands of people, arranged in patterns, chandeliers, and even a family
coat of arms. What I expected to feel slightly eerie actually came across as strangely peaceful and
artistic. There’s a quiet reverence inside, and the craftsmanship makes you pause and look closer
rather than recoil.

The highlight for me was the chandelier, said to contain at least one of every bone in the human
body — it’s surreal but also oddly beautiful. The Schwarzenberg coat of arms, made entirely from
bones, is another detail that shows the creativity behind this unusual memorial.
Practicalities are straightforward: Kutná Hora is only about an hour by train from Prague, and the
ossuary is a short walk from the station. The visit itself doesn’t take long — maybe 30–40 minutes —
but it lingers in your mind long after. I combined it with a walk around Kutná Hora itself, which is a
charming medieval town with a slower pace than the capital.
For me, the Bone Church was one of those unique experiences that stays with you. It’s equal parts
history, art, and quiet reflection. If you’re spending time in Prague and want something truly
different, it’s a side trip I’d wholeheartedly recommend.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A hauntingly beautiful place, well worth the journey.