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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vienna_Central_CemeteryVienna Central Cemetery - Wikipedia

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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 ...

   • Established: 1863
   • Size: 2.4 square kilometres (590 acres)

   • No. of graves: Over 330,000 graves
   • Location: Simmering, Vienna, Austria

2. viennatouristinformation.com › parks › cemeteryCentral Cemetery in Vienna: Info, Graves of Honor & Admission

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   History of Vienna Central Cemetery. After the number of inhabitants and thus the number of dead grew steadily in the 19th century, it was decided in 1863 to build a new cemetery. Finally, in 1874, the Vienna Central Cemetery was opened as the first interdenominational cemetery. At the time it was considered the largest cemetery in Europe.

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   Why should you visit Vienna's Central Cemetery?

   • 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.

   Vienna Central Cemetery: graves of honor, Art Nouveau and idyllic

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   What is the main entrance to the Vienna Central Cemetery?

   • A: The main entrance of the Vienna Central Cemetery, also known as Tor 2, is an iconic landmark and serves as the gateway to the vast grounds housing the graves of honor and other notable graves. It is a starting point for visitors to explore the cemetery.

   The Vienna Central Cemetery - Wiener Zentralfriedhof in Vienna Famous

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   When was Vienna Central Cemetery inaugurated?

   • So the new cemetery was inaugurated almost unnoticed in the early morning hours 31 October 1874, by Vienna Mayor Baron Cajetan von Felder and Cardinal Joseph Othmar Rauscher to avoid an escalation of the public controversy. The official opening of the Central Cemetery occurred the following day.

   Central cemetery – Mahler Foundation

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   Why is it called Vienna Central Cemetery?

   • The cemetery's name is descriptive of its significance as Vienna's biggest cemetery, not of its geographic location, as it is not in the city center of the Austrian capital, but on the southern outskirts, in the outer city district of Simmering . Unlike many others, the Vienna Central Cemetery is not one that has evolved slowly.

   Vienna Central Cemetery - Wikipedia

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4. www.wien.info › central-cemetery-342500Vienna Central Cemetery: graves of honor, Art Nouveau and ...

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   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.

   • Location: Simmeringer Hauptstraße 234, Vienna, 1110

   • Phone: 01 53469

5. www.visitingvienna.com › sights › zentralfriedhofFamous graves in Vienna’s Zentralfriedhof - Visiting Vienna

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Austria and Vienna are not short of a few famous local (and adopted) sons and daughters, and a good selection of them found their last resting place in the Zentralfriedhof: Vienna’s main cemetery. Home to Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss, Schoenberg, Salieri, and others. Beautifully-kept graves and memorials in an expansive park-like ...

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6. www.theviennablog.com › the-vienna-centralThe Vienna Central Cemetery - Wiener Zentralfriedhof in ...

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   Feb 19, 2023 · The Vienna Central Cemetery was established in 1874 and covers over 2.5 square kilometers of land, making it one of the largest cemeteries in Europe. The cemetery was designed by famous Viennese architect, Karl von Hasenauer, and includes a variety of different burial sections, including Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim sections.

7. mahlerfoundation.org › zentralfriedhof-cemeteryCentral cemetery - Mahler Foundation

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   May 14, 2015 · Central cemetery. Address: Simmeringer Hauptstrasse 230-244, Vienna 1110, Austria. The Zentralfriedhof (Central Cemetery, Zentral Friedhof) is one of the largest cemeteries in the world, largest by number of interred in Europe and most famous cemetery among Vienna’s nearly 50 cemeteries.The cemetery’s name is descriptive of its significance ...

8. www.spottinghistory.com › vienna-central-cemeteryVienna Central Cemetery, Vienna, Austria - SpottingHistory

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   The cemetery was opened on All Saints' Day in 1874, far outside Vienna's city borders. Today there are over 330,000 graves. The church in the centre of the cemetery is named Karl-Borromäus-Kirche (Charles Borromeo Church), but is also known as Karl-Lueger-Gedächtniskirche (Karl Lueger Memorial Church) because of the crypt of the former mayor ...