Portugal's Chapel of Bones
Capela dos Ossos
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A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

📜 16th-century chapel, part of the Royal Church of St. Francis, decorated with human bones.
🔍 Contains skeletal remains of approximately 5,000 bodies.

Why Go

💀 Unique and macabre display of human bones and skulls 🧐 Thought-provoking meditation on mortality 🏛️ Historical and architectural significance 🖼️ Artful arrangement of skeletal remains

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Can be crowded, especially during peak times 👻 Gloomy atmosphere might not appeal to all

Tips

📸 Photography allowed, but no flash. ⏳ Expect queues, consider visiting off-peak.

Cost

💰 Adults 6 EUR, concessions available.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9:00-17:00 (winter), 9:00-18:30 (summer). Closed Dec 25, Jan 01, Easter Sunday.

🅿️ Parking

Walkable from Évora Old Town. Public transport (bus/train) available from outside Évora.

Last updated 10 days ago

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