Brno Ossuary (Czech: Brněnská kostnice) is an underground ossuary in Brno, Czech Republic. It was rediscovered in 2001 in the historical centre of the city, partially under the Church of St. James.[1] It is estimated that the ossuary holds the remains of over 50 thousand people, which makes it the second-largest ossuary in Europe,[1][2] after the Catacombs of Paris. The ossuary was founded in the 17th century, and was expanded in the 18th century.[3] It has been open to public since June 2012.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Brno Ossuary located in Brno, Czech Republic". Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on 12 December 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Brno Ossuary still has mysteries to yield". Radio Prague. 19 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 August 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- ^ "Jakubské náměstí – Statutární město Brno" (in Czech). Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
External links
- Official website
Media related to Brno Ossuary at Wikimedia Commons
