Chapel of the bones was very interesting. So many churches are basically the same but this is definitely unique. Love they don't rush us through and no issues taking pictures. Someone who had been there said they had recently improved thAe lighting. so thank you. Obviously, you are asked not to use flash for photos. I guess the bones are supposed to be a symbol of that no matter who you are we are all human. That even the monks were flesh and bone. Im an xray tech so bones definitely don't creep me out. read more

Visiting the Chapel of Bones has been on my bucket list for a long time. Perhaps it is creepy and weird to visit ossuaires but I have been to several. This one is different because it is part of a museum and there are frescoes on the ceiling. Worth a visit. read more

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Worth the $6. The room of bones is smaller than it seems, but a bonus was the amazing art pieces from 1500s - 1800's painted by monks on wood. Interesting pieces, lots to see. read more

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If you do decide to visit the chapel in Évora, it's worth getting there early to avoid the throngs of tourists. When I arrived, there were already more than fifteen people in the chapel. Just as I was leaving, a tour group of around twenty more showed up. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Évora, if not the country, and during the spring and autumn months, it can become incredibly busy. read more

It's definitely worth a visit to see all those bones. It was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. The chapel of bones was the best part. I didn't much care for the other floors that had nativity scenes. There are over 5000 skeletons in the small little chapel so it is rather creepy. read more

Capela do Ossos - Churches Near Me - Évora, 07

Capela dos Ossos meaning Chapel of The Bone. This famous chapel was in my list for some time. It is worth the visit in combine with the church next door. The visit of the chapel just need 15 to 20 minutes. When you enter the chapel, there is a line of inscription on top of the entrance door. The door has a saying "nós ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos" meaning We are the bones that are here await yours. This inscription is creepy. It make you uneasy. But I like it. Where the bone from. Some said the bone is from crowed graveyard of Évora. I like they way they arrange the bone. Some said it is close to heaven. It is definitely a place to reflect yourself. It is a place for meditation and prayer. Just curious how many Halloween party were host here. Must be epic. Nonetheless, it is quite a site to visit. This is not the only bone chapel of the world but it is the first I have ever visited. read more

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An amazing chapel where the sign over the entrance says " We the bones that are here, await yours" . There are bones from more than 5,000 skeletons dig up from surrounding cemeteries in the area. Must see. read more

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This was one creepy place - when we read about it we knew we had to check it out. Who decorates their chapel with thousands of bones of the dead? Really interesting. A bonus, though we dismissed it at first, was a display of nativity scenes in an adjacent museum. This turned out to be pretty fascinating given all of the different materials and styles - some real funky and artsy scenes. Not like our childhood nativity scene. read more

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Amazing stop. I am so glad we booked a tour to Evora to see this place and several other spots of interest. The chapel is large and beautiful, if the bones don't creep you out. They actually make a really interesting building material. The chapel is small but there's also a museum and very nice restrooms. They have a lift for the handicapped. Just ask the guard to let you use it as it is kept locked. read more

We came via train (2 hours) from Lisbon to Évora especially for this bone house. We've been to many throughout Europe, so we enjoyed this one, as it had one very unique feature--tile. As with most of Portugal, the colorful tiles really set it apart, and seeing them near the bones was especially cool. I can't really explain why, but it was cool to us. It was a well-organized building, clean, and pretty well kept. Some fall into disarray, but they take care of this one. It was 5€ for each adult and that buys you tickets to the museum and another display, but the bone room was the main attraction. read more

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Capela dos Ossos. The Chapel of Bones. In the 16th century, thousands of bodies were exhumed from their graves to make room for newer ones, but they got an upgrade by being made part of the church. The monk in charge wanted to send a message and get visitors to understand and contemplate life being transitory. Very friendly staff and volunteers. Good for a daytrip out of Lisbon. read more

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Never seen a place like this before, but how eery, macabre, interesting to take in and contemplate. You'll do yourself a solid if you bring exact change (3 euros) because the lady at the till got really flustered when she ran out of change. I wish there had been more info about this place and how it happened to be created and such, because it's just mind blowing to think you are looking at walls and ceilings of human bodies as a building material. Just trippy as hell, but something to definitely check out. read more