They Only Settled Down for a Nap

This is how the Capuchin Friars of Brno were laid to rest. The low humidity and cool air passing through the basement of the church naturally preserved their bodies.


From: Europe » Czech Republic

Czech  Flag Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of ot... [read more]
Blog: Czeching Out of Europe
Date: June 28th 2006

Brno, Czech Republic

June 14, 2006 Shannon: Leaving Poland behind, we’ve now crossed into the Czech Republic, where we plan to spend the next two weeks soaking up the European ambiance before scooting into Asia for a change of scenery. As many people have told us, the Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. So perhaps this will be a fitting bookend ... read more







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