Portugal’s Chapel of Bones in Évora is one of the city’s most unique and mesmerizing attractions. Located inside the Church of St. Francis, the Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) is adorned with the meticulously arranged skulls and bones of…
The Douaumont Ossuary in northeastern France is a poignant memorial to the soldiers who died during the Battle of Verdun, the longest battle of World War I. This striking monument, erected on the Verdun battlefield next to the Fleury-devant-Douaumont National…
Ossuaries are macabre yet fascinating sites that are more than just collections of bones; they are historical and artistic treasures. These bone-filled sanctuaries offer a unique lens through which we can view humanity’s relationship with death and remembrance. Here are…
The Paris Catacombs are an underground ossuary that is considered to be one of the world’s largest burial grounds. It is estimated that there are in excess of six million people buried below Paris in a network of tunnels. A…