I don't remember it smelling bad, as the bones were so old there was no smell left, unless you mean the unfresh air and mildew underground? I can understand why such a place would upset you, although I was personally touched by the effort the workers made to arrange the bones artistically when they were basically paid to dump them. I would feel pretty happy if someone did that with my bones.
The last time I visited such a place I was sick for two months (both physically and emotionally). Not to mention the smell (still haunting me).
ReplyDeleteI don't remember it smelling bad, as the bones were so old there was no smell left, unless you mean the unfresh air and mildew underground? I can understand why such a place would upset you, although I was personally touched by the effort the workers made to arrange the bones artistically when they were basically paid to dump them. I would feel pretty happy if someone did that with my bones.
DeleteLovely photos, now you made me want to visit Paris and the catacombs again. :D
ReplyDeleteOoh, gorgeous images! I've never been there, but they have something similar in Italy. A Capuchin Crypt which was built by monks.
ReplyDeleteI was reading about that today, is it the one with mummies naturally preserved in the limestone cave surroundings?
ReplyDeletewould really love to visit that place one day ;_; <3
ReplyDeleteGreat, I've been there, I especially liked the quotes on mortality everywhere. I'd like to see the ones in Italy as well, they look even cooler!
ReplyDeleteI love love love old cemeteries, so I'd probably love catacombs as well. I just find them so peaceful and sort of a memento mori.
ReplyDeleteOoh looks amazing. What a great place to visit.
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