Melník Chapel of Bones
Chrám sv. Petra a Pavla s kostnicí v Mělníku
Underneath this small church are 15,000 bones, arranged by an obsessive academic.

📜 Chapel of Bones, located in the crypt of St. Peter and Paul's church in Mělník.
🔍 Contains 15,000 human skeletons, artfully arranged by anthropologist Jindrich Matiegka.

Why Go

💀 Unique ossuary with intricate bone arrangements
🏛️ Explore a thousand-year-old church
🖼️ See Latin inscription 'Ecce mors' spelled out in bones
🏞️ Enjoy views of Vltava and Elbe river confluence from the church tower

Why Avoid

Closed on Mondays.

Tips

Groups of 10+ can arrange visits outside the main tourist season.

Hours

🕒 Daily except Mondays; summer season for general public.

Last updated 10 days ago

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