Traveling to the CHURCH of DEATH in the Czech Republic
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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2024
- Traveling across the Czech Republic in central Europe to visit a strange church that's filled with human skulls, bones and skeletons.
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It's such a pity you went just to the Ossuary, that isn't even in Kutná hora the town, but in Sedlec. Kutná Hora is actuallly a unesco heritage and has a beautiful historical center, one of the finest gothic centers in Europe, with Chrám Sv. Barbory and Vlašský dvůr as its biggest gems. You did the rookie mistake every tourist that goes to the ossuary makes.. And you actually had the painted townscape while walking through the underpass in trainstation there, with picture of town panorama in the end. Kutná Hora even used to compete with Prague for the spot of the capital, back in medieval times.
Woops. Someone said go to the Church of Bones, so I went there. Didn't realize there was a lot more to the town. Maybe I'll get the chance to go back, will keep it in mind.
@@GabrielTravelerVideosIf you don't have limited time in the Czech Republic, try getting back to Kutna Hora later and maybe even spend a night! It's truly an amazingly beautiful town, one of the best in the country.
It’s kind of funny because the bone church is like a 10 minute stop while Kutna Hora itself is a day trip of things to see and nice place to get a lunch and beers.
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@@GabrielTravelerVideos At least you found some church, but it was that small one, you were supposed to visit actual cathedral, not a church. 😀
I'm lovin the longer videos you've been posting. Please continue.
Sweet, glad to hear it.
The big chandelier made out of hip bones and the writing on the wall done with finger bones were for me the coolest features!!! It is almost 30 years since I saw it! Happy Travels
Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Gabriel🙂❤👍Watching from Canada🙂
We had a very warm March and the begining of April, around 26 degrees celsium. You just happen to visit when a cold snap from the arctic affected almost all of Europe. The weather should get better next week though. Back to sunny, warm 20 degrees.
You can buy tickets literally in all tobacco shops and many other shops, that's general rule for most of Europe. 🙂 In tram, there are 2 types of machines - smaller ones just for validating and biger one (mostly somewhere in middle of tram) where you can buy already validated tickets with your card.
Wow? The bones and skulls in that church are just beyond words, in a good way. Too bad you couldn't film - but the images are fascinating!
Been in that little Church with the bones in 1996. We were there alone by then and it was very nice to see.
Prague is definitely on my travel list, Czech beer is pretty good too!
We're lovin' your Czech Rep travels. Can't wait for you to go to my favorite Czech city, Cesky Krumlov. Safe travels!
Do you think he will discover Egon Schiele?
@@witlof5492I was just thinking how many great museums there must be in Czechia. I didn’t realize there was one devoted to Schiele! Sweet!
No luxurious, only simple travel gives you real happiness ☺️
I felt for you as you sorted out the train platforms. They are one of my travel anxiety points. Once in Basel, Switzerland I got to the right train platform at 1:05 for a train departing at 1:15 for Wengen and a train was already there. I asked the platform conductor, a guy with a fancy uniform and a big hat, "Excuse me, is this the 1:15 for Wengen?" He looked at me imperiously, flung his hand up at a big clock showing the time, and said, "Does this look like 1:15 to you?"
was it? I dont get what he meant by that🤷
Very neat and clean country. Many beautiful architectures. Seems like nice infractures with good transportation.
Very cold spring here too. 2 degrees right now and snowing 🙂
I also agree with other commenters, I really like the longer video format as well , hope the editing doesn't make it too hard for you and burn you out. Have been missing these awesome daily updates, you're doing a great job! and it sux that you are not getting more views than some of the the more "mainstream" guys. Thank you for the content and Im sorry to have stupid arguments in your comments. Never intended to turn into a one sided debate by saying a have a (....)beer, haha Cheers Mate.
Superb episode Iam completely enjoyed Gabriel THANKS
Kutna Hora is a very pleasant little city to visit, it's pity you missed it! You should go to Brno as well: there is another ossuary, better than Ossedec and the Capuccin's crypt is a great visit! Plus is a University city so it has a lively vibe that lacks in Prague
You made it to the bone church near Kutná Hora!! What a bummer no cameras allowed nowadays. Granted I was there 24 years ago (2000) but I took a ton of pictures with my camera (pre-cell phone days.) Reading the comments I guess I did the rookie mistake too!!! I just took the train from Prague, visited the bone church, and took the train right back to Prague! After all these years the bone church just stood out from all my memories in the Czech Republic. Hope you enjoyed the experience regardless, and I hope the weather gets better for you soon. ❤️
Top notch music as always. Nice!
YOUR BEST INTRO EVER ... IM NOT A NAZI AND I DONT SMOKE WEED 😄😄😄😄😄😄
In case anyone was wondering... 😛
Not far from the number 42, the answer to everything. :D Only one zero more. :D Or computer made a mistake, too much weed. :)
Someone should do a Venn diagram.
I Was Really Getting Excited To Go Into The Skull And Bone Church, But You Get What You Get In Different Countries, Glad You Were Able To See It Gab!
Thanks Sir, appreciated - jealous indeed. Prague looks amazing. Architecture is WOW Factor. The whole Country has attraction.
Best Wishes passed from an old Roman Town in Western Scotland.
Weather in Europe is too cold got this time of the year… 🥶
My Czech parents agree with you on not liking the name Czechia.
Same
Are they in a village? Are they village or people?
if you pronounce it čechya, similar to german tschechien, then its ok, but čečija? čekija? čečnia? just the thing its that susceptible to these mispronunciations is valid reason to hate it
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Travel tip: from Prague you can travel cheaply and quickly to Pilsen. a beautiful, authentic and cheap city. Here you can visit the Pilsen brewery. Karlovy Vary with its hot springs is not far from Pilsen. From here you can easily reach Bohemian or Saxon Switzerland, onward flight from Dresden... maybe there is something for you... in any case, thanks for your videos. we have been with you for many years
You can always ask Gabe. Most Czech’s living and working in Praha speak English 🗣
He said that he is heading to Česky Krumlov now. So for Karlovy Vary, Pilsen and Dresden he will have to come back to north in order to get there. Sad if he doesn't go to at least Karlovy Vary and Pilsen, it is enough time for that, no need to hurry too much.
Oh, so you did go to the Sedlec Ossuary! Too bad they don't allow filming... I'm gonna have to prepare for that with some hidden camera.... That was the very first thing I added to my European itinerary!
I love these macabre stuff.... There are a few others like that in Europe, two in Portugal, I think.
Were you already planning on going there, or did my tip a few days ago help direct you that way?
Great video, man!! Can't wait to get there one day!!
In Brno, the second biggest Czech city, it is another interesting ossuary under the Church of St. James (Kostnice u sv. Jakoba), the second largest ossuary in Europe (after the Catacombs of Paris), rediscovered in 2001 and open to public since 2012.
I didn't know about it before, so thanks for the tip.
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Good to know! A way to repay the countless tips I got from your videos!
Having visited Prague several times, I never made it to Kutna Hora. Very interesting. Oh, and thanks for the shot of your meal at the end 😀👍
Cool, went there myself not so long ago. There are a few churches like this around Europe. Bit of a strange thing to do for a church.
Love your videos. Thank you for choosing the czech republic.
i cant get enough of these videos my friend and the music is great too let us know the tracks if you have a chance
The tracks are always listed above, in the description.
@@witlof5492 oh cool cool thank you
kekap😂 kecup pronunciation that I will use from now on😂you made my day sir🙋❤️🇨🇿I travel a lot by train and you definitely must eat there, take a time get a coffe too..
Thanks!
Thanks a lot. ✌️
A human bone chandelier. I've seen it all now😮😮😮
My grandfather was born in that town...Probably some of my ancestor's bones up there!! 😂
For a Swedish speaker Kutna Hora must sound good. Well they have slutstations in every
city in Sweden...
Hey Broheem that was a very frightening story that you read to us. Were the bone heaps caused due to the Black Death? 😲
Chapel of Bones in Evora Portual in another fascinating bone church.
ill never call it czechia, i and all the czechs i know prefer the czech republic. i think google decided ... no one else.
Why not? What’s wrong with it?
@@salamanders6969 i thought i explained it in what i wrote., let me look again... ooh yes i did
@@salamanders6969 I think it's due to the pronounciation of Czechia being not clear for english speaking people and is very often confused with Chechnya. Also, Czech Republic has a better vibe to it and represents the country better than Czechia, which sounds more like some kind of post-Soviet Asian region and not Europe. Also, the Czech Repuiblic is a republic consisting of 3 historical states Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia and the Bohemian part is called in Czech language "Česko" which means in Englsih Czechia thus ommiting the rest of the country.
It's not about the coins, Mr Morris. After a certain age every number becomes veeery small.
I am a Sedlacek! My great grandparents are from this country. Some day I would love to visit!
Are you going to be checking out Pilsen?
Thinking about it, might go there next.
@@GabrielTravelerVideosso cool. it'd be fun to have a couple pilsners while you tour where it all started!
It reminds me of Switzerland for some reason- especially at the start
Do you ever have a bad miserable day Gabriel? You always seem to be healthy & upbeat & on the move. One would think that traveling would be rough on a body plus everyone has down days but you are like the energizer bunny.
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Too bad, Gabriel, that photos & videos are no longer permitted at the Ossuary. Fortunately, when I was there in 2019 photos were permitted. So I have a lot of photos of that incredible experience.
CITY LOOKS AMAZING AND THAT MAY NOT BE CHEAP BUT sorry caps - but it would cost same or more in Manitoba, Canada now.
I wonder when they stopped allowing filming inside? I was there 2009 and they were allowed.
Around 2019 I think due to people constantly doing disrespectful things and touching the bones just to get cool Instagram photo.
In Czech country is called Česká Republika.
No its Czechia
Been there
The confusion about the name of Czechia and The Czech republic is based on the folowing: The Czech Republic is an official name: Like France is officially The French Republic or Germany is The Federal Republic of Germany. The local narrativ says that when the new republic was founded its official name was filled into international databases but the non-official wasn't - respectively the same name had been put there as for the official one. Therefor for a long period of time the only used name in every possible situation was The Czech Republic - for instance on dresses in sports, team names etc (e.g there you would normally have Germany and not The Federal Republic of Germany ). But not long time ago the non-official name was "officially" actualized, however, many people - including me - haven't got used to it and still use the official name for all cases.
There is a similar church in Rome
If the menu is written in multiple languages and has pictures, it's probably going to be overpriced.
Id be guessing its similar to Canberra, Australia when its "de-criminalised." If so, it basically means you can smoke it in private premises. You cant legally buy or sell it. So how do you get it to smoke it legally, you ask? You are allowed to grow two plants to a certain size.
Looks grey like London.
Should have called your channel Morris traveller & got the car of the same name.
Also someone was wondering how come that there are a lot of such big and nice historical buildings in Prague or Czech Rep. or in Europe in general.
The existence of many large and monumental buildings in a city or region is often the result of several historical, cultural, and socio-economic factors. Here are some key reasons:
Historical Significance:
Cities with a long and rich history tend to accumulate monumental buildings. These structures often serve as symbols of power, wealth, or religious devotion. They reflect the historical events, periods, or figures that shaped the region.
Political Power:
Powerful empires, kingdoms, or governments often build large and impressive structures to demonstrate their authority and influence. These can include castles, palaces, government buildings, and monuments that were intended to showcase the might of the ruling class.
Cultural and Religious Importance:
Religious institutions and cultural practices often drive the construction of monumental buildings. Cathedrals, temples, mosques, and other religious structures are frequently large and ornate to inspire awe and reverence. Similarly, theaters, libraries, and museums reflect the cultural values of a society.
Economic Prosperity:
Cities that were historically wealthy from trade, industry, or other economic activities could afford to build on a grand scale. Wealthy patrons, including merchants and nobility, often funded monumental architecture to display their success and support the community.
Architectural Innovation:
Advances in architectural techniques and technology can lead to the construction of larger and more complex buildings. In some cases, these innovations are driven by a desire to create enduring landmarks or achieve feats of engineering.
Legacy and Preservation:
Cities with a commitment to preserving their heritage will maintain and protect their historical buildings. This can lead to a landscape rich in monumental structures that attract tourism and serve as a link to the past.
Overall, the presence of historically significant, monumental buildings is a sign of a city's unique journey through history, encompassing its political, cultural, religious, and economic evolution over time.
Train station is large. So many displays. I will get lost for sure
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you lead a life few people do!… but doesnt it come at a price of being lonely often? 🙏🏻
Curious why you don't smoke weed...have a bad experience or maybe not fond of the effect?
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I think the weed thing.. it’s like in the US where at state level it may be legal but not at federal level?
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I am always so disappointed to see tourists going to Kutná Hora just to see the bone church and never actually making it to the main thing - the medieaval city center. You are out of the church in 10 minutes..
This is why I always recommend 1st time visitors to go on tours. They want to save a little bit of money and miss out on so much.
I garentee you they don’t let you film inside cause they want to keep the mystery for the tourists .. and well if you want to see the bone church you have to visit it
It's been forbidden just recently due to tourists doing disrespectful things and touching the bones so they can get silly photos for Instagram.
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Amazing, Czech People were in Love with God in those days! Thank Gabriel Traviling with unpleasant weather! Let Jesus Touch Your Heart.
They woke up and realized it is silly to decide law and morality on fairy tales.
its not a grey area its in the law personal is legal but i think all of it should be licenced and pottentially just not advertised like smokes
It will never be legal and sold in stores like Amsterdam. Czechs don't want Prague to turn into Amsterdam. The current system is fine. It's as easy to get for locals as a beer.
@@stevemcgowen Amsterdam is a different country but if you look up the law you'll find it's personal position for drug users ect but personally I don't think it should ever be sold over the counter because drugs can kill so discrepancy is always needed
But in my opinion Czechia is a leading example and the world should follow suit
I love public transportation, after spending a couple of days on the California Zephyr last week I realized just what a dreadful state of affairs our public transport is in the U.S., I was embarrassed for Amtrak.
Czechia consists of two roughly equal size regions - Bohemia in the west, Moravia to the east. They should name it Bomoria.
Have fun there Gabriel. If u come to Munich let us know. I can guide you to the city, and show you the small details of it 😁.
The name sounds as Frantishek.
Yeah, the Czech Republic is a confusing place!
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Hi Gabriel, it was a day at Ripley's, believe it or not remarkably similar to the Catacombs of Paris. I remember you wanted to visit that place and it was closed.
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HOW'S THE GROG THERE GABE ❓
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my most fav city in the world. spent a month there in autumn
HI GABE GREAT VIDEO!, JUST WANTED SHARE THE APOSLE PETER WAS CRUCIFIED UPSIDE-DOWN BECAUSE HE SAID HE WAS NOT WORTHY TO BECAUSE CRUCIFIED UPWARD LIKE CHRIST
I see, so it was Peter, that explains it.
What country are you going to next
Sunday funday!
I was born in Czechoslovakia but never went to Prague.
Funny for us Europeans it was 20-4 not 4-20 😆
So 420 comes from the California penal code for marijuana possession from Way back in the 1980s I think. So 420 has always been code for police for it and people who smoke made it the term.
For example 187 (which I’m sure you have heard used) is for California penal code for murder
English is just a language. One among many. If English call Munchen(Munhen) Munich(Munik) it doesn't mean that other languages must follow it.
cebulia=cebola=onions
try collaborating with the Honest Guide czech guy whilst in Prague. He must around the centre warning tourists of scams.
He's funny. I guess useful for clueless tourists, but I do find it funny he always says to only eat Czech food in Prague, while he once said when he goes out he likes Vietnamese food and pizza.
It's too dark for me , weird country 😏
Germany in Latin is Germania. So name Czechia is in mainstream.
32:30.. Peter was crucified upside down.. not Jesus...
They must’ve just started the no filming inside of the church of bones. Bald had a video of there a few years ago it’s been taken down though.
There’s a sign in the front which says no filming. It’s been there at least 20 years, which was the first time I went there and was caught taking pictures and showed the sign.
Cheers @14:33
Thanks a lot man, appreciate it. Cheers. 🍺✌️
Human bones for sale. Quite capitalistic.
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Its Czechia not Czech Republic
420 is California penal code for marijuana possession. Weed smokers adopted name for weed. Also 187 is California penal code for murder
4 20 hippies,I don't get it
There's pot culture in America. Most of my friends in Prague smoke, but it's just like a cigarette or a beer, not a lifestyle like in America.
@@stevemcgowen but the 4,20,
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)
@@stevemcgowen got it hippie hill san fran,
@@GabrielTravelerVideos never heard of it before, and I think ive lived a little 😅greetings from Morocco 🙏
For a very experienced budget traveler you are
not very good with buying tickets to public transport. You use Google all the time, so why not do some research on the flight to your destination and learn the ropes?
To visit Prague is my dream ❤
I planned a day trip to Dresden Germany, it got cancelled, I went to the train station, was to confusing , so I walked to the Flix bus, only a little over a hour away, but was not able to see. Too much.
Historical accounts say the the Apostle Peter was crucified upside down deeming himself unworthy to die in the same manner as his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.