We’ve had a chance to visit a couple of cities in Portugal. But, in the Halloween spirit, I invite you to go to Evora and visit St. Francis Church where you will find the Capela dos Ossos, or Bone Chapel.I remember exactly my feeling standing in the middle of Bone Chapel, looking around the walls, columns,and ceiling which are covered in human bones and skulls. It was creepy and scary. I got goosebumps and held my husband’s hand for the whole time. I felt sick after that. Sad!!!!The chapel was constructed back on the 16th century by Franciscan monks who wanted to remind men of their own mortality. No one knows who the bones belong to- apparently they were dug up from a local cemetery which was already old when the monks got to it with their shovels. The bones of about 5,000 people were used to make up the chapel. The chapel is not too far from the main plaza of Evora. These pictures do not do justice to the creepy feeling that I felt.
Inside the chapel. The walls, columns, ceiling which are covered in human bones and skulls.
Some bones fell off of the columns.
Alexander McQueen ring.
The clutch of Anna dello Russo, credit to Garance Dore’.
Alexander McQueen fall 09, this look is perfect for Halloween..I think.
Wishing you all a fabulous day!!!
Beautiful photos!!!
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I've seen photos of that church before, but your photos are awesome. I love personal travel photos. They make the destination more "real", if that makes any sense. The church is interesting, yet totally creepy. And, I agree. McQueen is perfect for Halloween.
It's interesting and creepy.
Wow it must be a sight to behold in person!
clutch is so beautiful.
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wow wow! the chapel is horribly amazing!
This year, for halloween, I should have been lady gaga (the past I'd beeen amy winehouse!
) but then, with my friends, we decided to make the spice girls so I abandoned the gaga's inspiration costume! the pitty thing is that at least, we really don't know what to wear 
Beautiful pictures!! Very unique design but I feel bad for those people whose skulls and bones are still there after super long time since their death.. On a lighter note, thanks again Hanh for posting one-of-a-kind travel pics! If it weren't for your blog, I wouldn't even know these places exist..=)
That interior is fantastic! Beautiful pics.
I'm amazed of what sometimes clerics think to send a message. Interesting to see it though.
Unfortunately in my country there isn't Halloween, but I could definitely use all these great accessories, especially the clutch!!
Happy Halloween!
Kisses, Danae
I would love a McQueen Halloween costume!!
omg!
hanh- this is quite interesting but
scary as well. i want to see this place when i
visit portugal.
i haven't figured out yet of my halloween costume
and for mr. freddy as well. or we might not wear any halloween
costume. hopefully, we'll be in Key West for two weeks.
have a good morning!
omg!
hanh- this is quite interesting but
scary as well. i want to see this place when i
visit portugal.
i haven't figured out yet of my halloween costume
and for mr. freddy as well. or we might not wear any halloween
costume. hopefully, we'll be in Key West for two weeks.
have a good morning!
Wow that is so creepy! I instantly got chills when I saw the picture of the skulls lining the ceiling. I agree that this is a must see around this holiday, but I don't think I'll be seeing it. Pictures are enough for me- so creepy! Love that clutch!
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This reminds me of when "Bodies" Exhibition was in town, and I happened to be in the car w/ my dad, and I was like "Oh I really want to go!" And he flipped out on me about it.
When it comes to skulls and stuff, My 1st knee jerk is to think ooohh cool!!! but then when I stop & think: this chapel makes me sad & confused that a place of worship is made out of bones and skulls.
That said I do like skulls, the decorative kind, but they're not something I'd ever own, so I have to admire them from afar.
What a great post. I like how you connected the church with fashion!!
<3 Christine
Amazing photographs! Love the clutch!
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excellent post.
i've always (yes, even as a child) been ambivalent about halloween, too. but everyone else in my family gets excited about it every year, and it's rather infectious at times.
i HAVE to share this post from yesterday, from Stephanie at Grey blog, "capuchin cripta di roma": http://sbarnscher.blogspot.com/2009/10/capuchin-cripta-di-roma.html
fascinating stuff, huh?!
Creepy, but hauntingly beautiful at the same time. Great Post–so timely too…
Great pics and a great place to visit! reminds me of the Paris Catacombs
Hi! I enjoyed looking at your pictures. So nice!
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Now I will be dreaming about that clutch, so gorgeous!!
beautiful pictures!
Great post referencing the church w/ McQueen… that costume would be very difficult to make! I initially wanted to do a look from McQueen's F/W show but I don't think most people would know what I am… so then I just decided to be Lady Gaga… which, as we know, everybody is going to be for Halloween…
you are so lucky! i want to do exactly this when i'm done with school!
This is a great place! I love the architecture!
WOW! I have chills!!! This is solely one FABULOUS FASHIONABLY INTRIGUING post!
Thank you for the history of Capela dos Ossos!:)
xoxox,
Gerri
very interresting post!
the chapel is amazing… the skulls are "impressionant"….
And I looooove the Disce Mori earrings….
Thanks for sharing about this 'bone chapel', scary but sounds like a place i'd love to visit and see in person!
it's my first visit to your and I really enjoyed it, come and say hi when you get the chance
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Great post! I live in Portugal and i have already been here. It's really amazing and scary!Portugal is a nice country to visit. Cities and places like Évora, Lisbon, Oporto, Viana do Castelo, Gerês and also the south beaches in Algarve or Costa Alentejana. Kiss!
Wow. I will definitely need to check out this Chapel the next time I go to Spain. Thanks for all the beautiful pics and fashion tips. Please keep posting
wow, really amazing!
I love that mcqueen outfit so much!
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OMG I didn't even KNOW such a thing existed. WOW!!!!!
I went to Portugal this summer, one of my favorite destinations ever! Fantastic pictures!
WOW Beautiful! Love your blog! Great style!
Hi Hanh, I am horrified!! Unaware of the existence of this church, anguish. Nevertheless, it's great the Mcqueen Cluth. Perfect complements.
LOL! I am from Portugal, Oporto city, have you been there?? Evora is beautiful! You should come to Lisbon and Oporto too, you will LOVE it!
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Funny I live in Portugal, in Lisbon the Capital, but I've visited that chapel too.
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Susana R.
Nice blog!