Skull Chapel in Czermna, Ossuary chapel in Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland.
The interior walls and ceiling of the chapel display 3,000 human skulls, with additional 21,000 skeletal remains stored in the underground crypt beneath.
Between 1776 and 1784, Father Václav Tomášek constructed this chapel to preserve the remains of individuals who died during wars and epidemics in the region.
The chapel features religious elements including a baroque crucifix and wooden angel sculptures displaying Latin inscriptions about resurrection and final judgment.
The memorial site stands 130 kilometers from Wrocław and maintains regular opening hours, with audio guides available in Polish, Czech, and German languages.
Among the displayed remains are the skulls of the chapel builders, including Father Tomášek himself, positioned centrally on the altar since 1804.
Location: Kudowa-Zdrój
Made from material: brick
Website: https://czermna.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.45153,16.24193
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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