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Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
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One of the most popular tourist sites in the Czech Republic, this six hour round-trip guided tour takes you through lush Bohemian countryside, and to the once-mighty town of Kutná Hora. The gruesome highlight is undoubtedly the chapel at Kutná Hora, which is made of human bones. Yup, a chapel. Made of human bones.The Old Town of Kutná Hora is a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site. At one point Kutná Hora's riches rivaled Prague's thanks to its silver mines. This guided tour will give you a better understanding of the history of Bohemia, and will also show you the most artfully arranged human bones you'll ever see.Located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints, the Sedlec Ossuary is a chilling display of the skeletal fragments of 40,000-70,000 people. Let your tour guide explain how it came to be. All Saints was a 13th century church that ran out of grave space but it wasn’t until 1870 that František Rint got creative with its contents. Here stands a chandelier made of every bone of the human body, over there, a column of skulls, and over there a coat of arms made of - what else? - arms. Afterwards you'll board the bus back to Prague, in touch with the lush countryside, and the all-too fleeting nature of our own existence. Make sure to treat yourself to the rest of your when you make it back to Prague. Life's too short for naps.
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About Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
About Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
The Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour is a six-hour guided journey into the lush Bohemian countryside and the historic town of Kutná Hora, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Czech Republic. The old town of Kutná Hora is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site. Once a wealthy town due to its silver mines, this tour will give you a deeper understanding of Bohemian history.
Why Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour is a must
The incredible highlight is the Sedlec Ossuary Bone Chapel in Kutná Hora, where the skeletal remains of 40,000-70,000 people are artfully displayed. František Rint created this work in 1870, featuring chandeliers, skull pillars, and coats of arms made from human bones.
Top things to do at Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
The main activities are visiting the UNESCO World Heritage town of Kutná Hora and exploring the Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Chapel, where you'll see intricate arrangements of human bones, such as chandeliers and pillars made from bones. Your tour guide will explain the entire history behind it.
How to get to Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
You will take a bus back to Prague after the tour, which indicates that transportation to Kutná Hora will also be via a guided bus.
Location of Kutná Hora & Bone Chapel Tour
The Sedlec Ossuary is located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic.
Know Before You Go
This is approximately a six-hour guided tour. You should prepare for a half-day trip to explore the history and landmarks.