# Human Bone Chapel Sedlec Ossuary By Bianca | Published 2008-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-bone-chapel-sedlec-ossuary References: [kostnice.cz](http://www.kostnice.cz/) If you're afraid of [haunted places](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours), this church is probably worth avoiding. The inside of this historical [Christian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) building near Prague is covered in the remains of over 40,000 people. The matter in which it's done is quite extraordinary as they've managed to create some elaborate works of art including chandeliers and bells, all out of bones. The [Sedlec Ossuary](http://www.kostnice.cz), also referred to as Kostnice, contains thousands of human bones. The town of Sedlic is pretty ordinary otherwise; it's not filled with creepy worshipers of dark practices. Check out the video! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bone Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to utilize skeletal remains in artistic and creative expressions. - **Dark Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique experiences and destinations for tourists seeking macabre and offbeat attractions. - **Sustainable Remains:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement environmentally-friendly approaches to repurposing human bones, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between artists, designers, and scientists to push the boundaries of bone-inspired art and aesthetics. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive and educational experiences for travelers interested in visiting unconventional sites like the Sedlec Ossuary. - **Sustainability and Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable practices for handling human remains, focusing on the repurposing and recycling of bones in an eco-friendly manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Renovated Neo-Gothic Provostry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provostry.md) - [Tree-Covered Vertical Mausoleum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-forever-cemetery.md) - [Hillside Timber Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-of-st-thrse-of-lisieux.md) - [Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-icons-of-horror.md)