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Vienna Central Cemetery. / 48.15250°N 16.44000°E / 48.15250; 16.44000. The Vienna Central Cemetery ( German: Wiener Zentralfriedhof) is one of the largest cemeteries in the world by number of interred, and is the most well-known cemetery among Vienna 's nearly 50 cemeteries. The cemetery's name is descriptive of its significance as ...
- 1863
- 2.4 square kilometres (590 acres)
- Over 330,000 graves
- Simmering, Vienna, Austria
The Vienna Central Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in the world by number of interred, and is the most well-known cemetery among Vienna's nearly 50...
- 24 min
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- Walk and Tour
How Do I Get to the Central Cemetery? The Central Cemetery is located in the 11th district of Vienna, Simmering, on the eastern city limits of Vienna. You can reach it with the tram lines 71 and 11 (gates 1, 2, 3 and 4) or with the S-Bahn S7 (gate 11). Take the U3 subway to the Simmering end station and then change to tram line 71 or 11.
The cemetery is one of the most magical places in Vienna. Waiting to be discovered here are graves of honor from Beethoven to Falco, fantastic Art Nouveau architecture as well as abundant lush greenery that makes the cemetery a popular local recreation area. The Central Cemetery, which opened in 1874, is much more than just a last resting place.
- Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, Vienna, 1110
- 01 53469
Oct 31, 2017 · Entrance to cemetery. At over two square kilometers, the Vienna Central Cemetery is one of Europe’s largest cemeteries. It comprises 330,000 graves and around 3 million deceased persons. In addition to the Catholic section, there are also Israelite, Protestant and Russian Orthodox sections, as well as a Buddhist and Islamic and Egyptian section.
The Vienna Central Cemetery, also known as Zentralfriedhof, is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe and serves as the final resting place for over 3 million people. However, despite its peaceful and serene reputation, this cemetery has been surrounded by controversies throughout its history.
