Every year, more than 200,000 tourists come here to experience the exciting feeling of fear.

Sedlec is a church built in the 14th century, in Gothic architectural style. Located in the village of the same name on the outskirts of Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, Sedlec church is located right next to the “Church of All Saints” cemetery. Over time, with the increase in population in the village, the cemetery area became too cramped, and since then, the church’s basement has been used to store remains excavated from old graves to to make room for new “residents” at the cemetery.

However, when it was first built, Sedlec church was not as famous as its “neighbor”, the “Church of All Saints” cemetery. This cemetery has been famous since the 13th century, when Abbot Henry returned from his expedition from the “Holy Land” and brought a handful of Golgotha ​​soil (Holy Land) and sprinkled it on the cemetery in 1278. From then on, this cemetery This has become the place where many people want to rest at the end of their lives

In 1870 the Schwarzenberg family bought the church and hired Frantisek Rint (wood carver) to arrange the skeletons in order, starting from here Sedlec church became famous.

With his great creative mind, extremely delicate and bold layout and coordination, Rint has created unique, one-of-a-kind “human bone masterpieces” that make viewers both creepy and excited. admire.

Everywhere, people can see, feel and touch skeletons, which creates a feeling of excitement, curiosity mixed with chills when admiring these works of art.

There are from 40,000 to 70,000 sets of remains on display at Sedlec: From skulls, kneecaps to rib fragments arranged and arranged into vivid images and symbols.

The most “monumental” and attractive work of art is the large chandelier in the middle of the cathedral. All types of bones in the body can be found here, with an estimated one of each type being used.

Many details and patterns on the ceiling are also decorated with skeletal parts such as rooflines, dome curves…

Signature of “artist” Frantisek Rint, who creates unique, creepy and bizarre sculptures.

In addition, there are many works that “captivate” viewers such as the crown, the symbol of the Schwartzenberg family, the cross, or snakes coming out of the skull’s eye sockets…

In July 2008, Sedlec church and the village of the same name were included in the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Although its appearance is not too outstanding, the “interior” inside is crafted entirely from human bones, making Sedlec church unusual and famous around the world. Every year, more than 200,000 tourists come here to experience the exciting feeling of fear.