Last of 17th century mummies returned to crypt

The last of 38 mummies has been returned to a famous crypt in the town of Klatovy, more than half-a-year since renovation of the premises, located beneath a former Jesuit church, began. The well-preserved remains are a major historical attraction and the site is due to reopen in several days. The bodies of individuals from the 17th century were preserved through natural ventilation in the catacombs; they can now be viewed in glass caskets. In all, the famous site was closed to locals and visitors for a year-and-a-half.