The Bone Church

Sedlec Ossuary, near Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic, is one of many bone repositories in Europe, but it stands out for its unique architecture. The bones of the dead were used to make murals, light fixtures, and gingerbread to decorate the church! 

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How did that happen? Dylan Thuras of Atlas Obscura tells the tale of Sedlec Ossuary.


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