HistorySpiritual
Brno Ossuary
Kostnice u sv. Jakuba, Brno
- Book
- ≈45 min here
Under St James' Church lie the bones of an estimated 50,000 people from the old town cemetery. Rediscovered in 2001 and opened in 2012, it is said to be the second-largest ossuary in Europe after the Paris catacombs.
- Region
- South Moravian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.1966° N · 16.6084° E
Good to know
Visits are in small groups at set times – book ahead through Brno's tourist information centre and check the current opening, which changes. Keep quiet: these are the remains of thousands of people.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Brno Ossuary?
- Yes. Visits run at set times or need a reservation, so book ahead – especially at weekends and in summer.
- When can you visit Brno Ossuary?
- It isn't seasonal, but opening days and hours change through the year, so check before you go.
- How much time do you need at Brno Ossuary?
- Allow about 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Brno Ossuary from Prague and Brno?
- About 2 h 15 min by car from Prague (210 km), or 5 min from Brno (2 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Brno Ossuary?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Pegas Brewpub, 0 km; Špilberk Castle, 1 km and Mendel Museum, Brno, 1 km (straight-line distances).