Facts about Sedlec
Ossuary
Here you will find some interesting facts
about Sedlec Ossuary an also a a short film about the bones
church decoration.
Sedlec Ossuary Quick
Facts:
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Czech Name:
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Kostnice Sedlec |
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Sedlec Ossuary Location:
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Sedlec - a suburb of Kutná Hora, Czech Republic |
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Architecture:
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Gothic, with Baroque elements |
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Faith and Denomination:
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Roman Catholic - Christian Church |
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Sedlec Ossuary Construction:
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- 1400: Construction of the Gothic Church
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- 1703-1710: The New Entrance in Baroque Style |
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- 1870: Bone decorates |
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Curiosity:
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The ossuary contain the skeletons of aprox. 40,000 - 70,000 people |
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Historical Facts:
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See on Sedlec Ossuary History |
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Visitor Info:
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See on Sedlec Ossuary Travel Info |
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Plan your visit:
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Search hotels near Sedlec Ossuary, Kutna Hora |
Kostnice Sedlec Video
Short documentary about the Church of Bones decoration - A movie by Jan Svankmayer, 1970.
Only Czech version is available
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