Chapel of Bones

About this place

This small chapel beside the Church of Saint Francis is lined with human bones and skulls. Its decoration was intended to encourage reflection on mortality rather than simply to surprise visitors. Approach it as an expression of religious attitudes toward death and the passing of earthly life. The bones are arranged as part of an intentional decorative programme, turning the chapel's surfaces into a sustained reminder of mortality. The effect is closely tied to the religious setting beside the church. Understanding that purpose adds context to the visual impact and encourages a reflective visit to a place containing human remains.