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Melaten Cemetery
CultureVisit: ~90 minFree
Cologne's main cemetery, opened in the early 19th century during the French occupation, in the Lindenthal district. It is one of the largest in the city, with tree-lined avenues and mausoleums of bourgeois families. In some areas it resembles a park and holds the graves of well-known Cologne figures. Visiting respectfully is recommended.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Melaten Cemetery: 2 missions
- Notice the trees and vegetation of the cemeteryWalk the side paths and notice the old trees and how the vegetation blends with the graves.
- Stroll along the main avenueWalk along the cemetery's main avenue and look at the mausoleums and funerary monuments. Choose the one that most catches your eye.
Near Melaten Cemetery
St. Gereon1.9 km awayKäthe Kollwitz Museum2.0 km awayKolumba2.5 km awayMAKK2.5 km awayRomano-Germanic Museum2.7 km awayCologne Cathedral2.8 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Melaten Cemetery?
Visiting Melaten Cemetery is free.
How much time do you need for Melaten Cemetery?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Melaten Cemetery?
Notice the trees and vegetation of the cemetery and Stroll along the main avenue.
What is there to see near Melaten Cemetery?
St. Gereon (1.9 km), Käthe Kollwitz Museum (2.0 km) and Kolumba (2.5 km).
Source: Wikipedia