The Bone Church: A Gruesome Masterpiece

The Bone Church: A Gruesome Masterpiece
Photo by Pudelek (Marcin Szala)/ GFDL

I visited the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, and was fascinated by the intricately designed chandelier made entirely of human bones. The chapel's walls are adorned with the skulls and bones of more than 40,000 humans, arranged in beautiful patterns. The history of the site is equally fascinating, marked by religious struggles, wars, and plagues. Compared to other places I've visited, the beauty and creativity in the midst of such gruesomeness is truly unique.

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