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Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)
CultureVisit: ~90 min
One of the largest cemeteries in Europe, opened in 1874 in the Simmering district. It holds the honorary graves of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Johann Strauss, grouped in the honorary section, and also those of other Viennese figures. Its central church, dedicated to Karl Borromäus, dominates the main axis. It is a place of remembrance and quiet strolling, with broad avenues.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof): 2 missions
- Photograph the cemetery's central churchFollow the main avenue to the Karl Borromäus church and frame its dome from the axis.
- Visit the graves of Beethoven and SchubertEnter through gate 2 and look for the group of honorary graves with the tombs of Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms.
Near Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)
Gasometers4.0 km awayBelvedere Gallery6.2 km awayBelvedere Palace6.4 km awaySchwarzenbergplatz7.0 km awayHundertwasserhaus7.1 km awayKonzerthaus7.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)?
Photograph the cemetery's central church and Visit the graves of Beethoven and Schubert.
What is there to see near Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)?
Gasometers (4.0 km), Belvedere Gallery (6.2 km) and Belvedere Palace (6.4 km).
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