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Sedlec Ossuary
Kostnice Sedlec
- Book
- ≈1 h 45 min here
A small chapel decorated with the bones of some 40,000 people, arranged into a chandelier and a coat of arms by woodcarver František Rint in 1870.
- Region
- Central Bohemian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.9621° N · 15.2883° E
Good to know
Timed tickets, usually online only; the middle of the day is the busiest. Photography rules are strict.
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 Sedlec Ossuary?
- Yes. Visits run at set times or need a reservation, so book ahead – especially at weekends and in summer.
- When can you visit Sedlec 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 Sedlec Ossuary?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Sedlec Ossuary from Prague?
- About 1 h 10 min by car from Prague (80 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Sedlec Ossuary?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Kutná Hora Wine Cellars, 2 km; St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora, 3 km and National Stud Farm, Kladruby nad Labem, 18 km (straight-line distances).