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Opening hours, Entrance, Contacts Provozuje Římskokatolická farnost Kutná Hora Sedlec, Zámecká 127, 284 03 Kutná Hora, tel. 327 561 143, mob. 728 125 488 |
Ossuary - Beihaus - Kostnice
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History of the Ossuary in Sedlec has been turbulent.
The Cistercian
monastery in Sedlec, founded in 1142, obtained rights over nearby Malín
and other churches. The obligations of the parish also included burying
the dead and the Ossuary originally served the purpose. An interesting
incident related to Heidenrech - Abbot of the monastery – had a crucial
impact on the history of the church. In 1278 (during the reign of king
Přemysl Otakat II) was Heidenrech sent on diplomatic mission to Holy Land
in Jerusalem. The Abbot of the Monastery is said to brought a handful of
earth from the Grave of Lord and to have it scattered it over the cemetery.
The earth thus became a part of Holy Land and people were buried here from
neighborous as well as from abroad. Thousands of people found here their
last place of rest, especially at time of plaque outbrake in 1318, when
the number of people buried in Sedlec was estimated at 30 thousands. The
number of graves increased during the Hussite Wars, severals battles took
place close to the town (i.e. the battle of Malešov in 1421). At the same
time, the Husitte army burned down the Sedlec Monastery and assassinated
all 500 monks. After Hussite Wars had been finished, there began works on
construction of the All Saints cemetery chapel. Parts of large cemetery
were abolished and bones from graves were piled up around the chapel but
were later removed to its lower part. In the 16th century, a half-blind
monk piled them into six p
GPS - 49°57´43.04" N 15°17´17.85" E For more information, please visit our home page at: www.kostnice.cz e-mail: kostnice@sedlec.info Opening hours: open daily, except 24th and 25th December
Entrance fee:
The "Tourist bus" goes to the centre and to the St. Barbara´s cathedral.
You will get the ticket and more information at the guide in the Ossuary
Since 15th July 2004 there has been provided barrier-free access to the Ossuary. On 25th of June 2003, there was celebrated an opening of the uper chapel – inacessible for last few decades . There had been carried out repair works of interior for two years, prior to having opened up. The chapel has been open to the public since 1st August 2003
Costs of repair works, carried out in the upper chapel, were estimated at CZK 600 000. Total expenses were covered by Catholic church in Kutná Hora-Sedlec; a non-recurring contribution of CZK 50 000 in 2003 was provided by local government
interior of chapel-altar doors in gothic style
Range of products, souvenirs and other goods available: A life - size model of skull made of plaster Price CZK 350 per piece
Souvenirs: Specialty: -ceramic skulls - sacramental wine -keramické plakety - baptismal candles -candles of varios sizes - baptismal veils -badges -key rings -tourist stamps -publications -tim castings -folding picture-books of Ossuary -postcards
Sedlec Ossuary consists of two floors – at presence, they are both open to the public. The Ossuary is located in the bottom chapel, embedded in ground, with unique human bone decorations and four pyramids made of remains of about 40 thousands persons. The chapel in the upper part serves as an exhibition providing more information about the operation of Cistercian order in Sedlec over past centuries (including i.e. life of monks in the monastery, etc.). Following pictures provide more detailed view on decoration of interior in the bottom chapel and exhibiotion in the upper chapel.
Our guides are always fully at your disposal. Installation and adjustment of platform to provide barrier-free access.
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