ParkHeritage Monumentb23e8bc0…a980Place of Remembrance
Südfriedhof
Leipzig's Largest Park-Like Cemetery
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Leipzig: First Steps10 pts
Leipzig: Explorer25 pts
Leipzig: Insider50 pts
Located in the southern part of Leipzig, the Südfriedhof spans 72 hectares, making it the city's largest cemetery and one of Germany's largest park-like cemeteries. Founded in 1879, it features Art Nouveau architecture and is a protected cultural monument in Saxony. Its proximity to the Monument to the Battle of the Nations creates a compelling link between nature and history.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1879
- Architectural Style
- Art Nouveau
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Opening Hours
- Apr-Oct 07:00-21:00; Nov-Mar 08:00-18:00
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Location
Nearby
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
389 m away
Den Opfern des Faschismus
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Forum 1813
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Napoleonstein
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Wilhelm-Külz-Park
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Bruno-Plache-Stadion
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water tower Leipzig-Probstheida
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Park an der Etzoldschen Sandgrube
694 m away