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Stadtfriedhof Göttingen
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Stadtfriedhof Göttingen

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The Göttingen City Cemetery, an architectural heritage monument in Lower Saxony, was built in 1881 and has a capacity of 34,726 graves. It is the final resting place of prominent scientists such as Felix Klein, Max Planck, and Otto Hahn. Operated by the city of Göttingen, this cemetery is a significant site of remembrance and scientific history.

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Founded
1881
Capacity
34,726
Heritage Status
Architectural Heritage Monument

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