Sedlec Ossuary
The Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, is a cemetery chapel, ossuary, and church building styled in Gothic architecture. It is a cultural monument and a national cultural monument of the Czech Republic, and it is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. In 2022, it recorded 230,888 visitors.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C, though July has the highest rainfall at 90 mm on about 14 days. January is the coldest month with highs of 2 °C and lows of -4 °C. Rain is distributed throughout the year, with the fewest rainy days in April, September, and November at about 9 days each.
The nearest airport is Pardubice Airport, located 33 km away, and the capital city Prague is 63 km away. Nearby places to visit include St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora at 2.6 km and Ležáky at 46.1 km. Opening hours are Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00, and an admission fee is required.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 29 | 41 | 35 | 66 | 63 | 90 | 73 | 51 | 35 | 38 | 39 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
