Kutna Hora © lyng883
In the 14th century, Kutna Hora was the second biggest town in
Bohemia after Prague due to the discovery of silver. Today visitors
come to appreciate the history of a once-booming town where the
Royal Mint was founded, and to marvel at the architecture of the
Historic Town Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is
considered small by modern standards, and its greatest monument is
the exquisite church of Santa Barbara, built to rival Prague's St
Vitus Cathedral, a pinnacled Gothic achievement financed by the
miners and dedicated to their patron saint, Barbara.
Although the town is small, there are a number of shops, cafes,
and bars that make it an interesting place to visit. Among Kutna
Hora's many churches and attractions is the Hrádek Mining
Museum, popular for its medieval mineshaft tours, and the macabre
but fascinating Kostnice Ossuary, a bizarre attraction decorated
with the bones of about 40,000 people.
Attractions
Kostnice Ossuary © Rhys Alton
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...
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