An ossuary, a crypt full of mummies, and a nuclear bomb shelter. Somehow the one day I spent sightseeing with my husband in Brno, Czechia, turned out distinctly macabre. Site #1: The Ossuary underneath the Church of St. James The Church of St. James The Church of St. James (Kostel sv. Jakuba) is ... Read More
Six Synagogues in Prague (and One Cemetery)
Six synagogues in Prague and a cemetery are what remains of Prague's once-thriving Jewish neighborhood. Under the umbrella of the Jewish Museum, they are open to the public, each serving a different function. Tourists can buy a ticket to all or part of a route through them. The Maisel ... Read More
