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- Kutna Hora
- Kostnice Ossuary
Kostnice Ossuary
The Kostnice Ossuary, also known as the Sedlec Ossuary or the
Church of Bones, is a unique experience for intrepid travellers.
The medieval gothic chapel is decorated with the remains of 40,000
human skeletons, including an immense chandelier. While it is
considered macabre by some, the skeletons belonged to people who
wished to be buried in the Ossuary, which they considered a holy
place.
Information & Facts
Admission
Adults 50 Czech koronas; Children 30 Czech
koronas
Language
Czech is the official language but English and German are
also widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Czech crown, locally known as the
Koruna (CZK), which is divided into 100 haler. Most credit cards
including American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are
accepted, but it is best to have cash handy when travelling away
from Prague and the main tourist centres. Travellers cheques and
foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
some hotels; commission is highest in hotels. Banks are closed on
weekends. ATMs (known as 'bankomats') are becoming more common in
Prague and are probably the best way to obtain local currency at a
good rate and without commission. The Czech Republic is still cheap
compared to the rest of Europe, though the gap is closing.
Opening Times
April to September 8am-6pm; October and March
9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm; November to February 9am-12pm and
1pm-4pm.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last
Sunday in October).