The history of the Sedlec Ossuary, commonly known as the "Bone Church," begins in the 1200s, when the abbot of the Sedlec monastery brought back some "holy soil" from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Here, Robert Eggers tips us off to his favorite spots in Prague, including restaurants, bars, and the bone church he describes as “a must-see for all goths.” There’s tons of coffee shops and ...

Formally known as the Sedlec Ossuary, the Bone Church is about an hour’s train ride outside Prague's city center. This obscure place is home to over 40,000 people's bones. While this half-day ...

The Capela dos Ossos is a church in Évora, Portugal, made from human bones. It was built by monks in the 16th century who wanted to encourage people to reflect on their existence. It's estimated ...