Friedhof Radebeul-Ost, Cultural heritage cemetery in Radebeul, Germany
Friedhof Radebeul-Ost is a cemetery in Radebeul featuring two farewell halls, an enclosing wall, and numerous historical grave monuments distributed across the grounds. The site is organized with pathways and burial sections that display different periods and styles of memorial architecture.
The cemetery was founded in 1890 alongside the construction of the Lutheran Church to serve the growing community. A major expansion took place in 1901 when the site doubled in size to meet increasing burial needs.
The cemetery holds graves of notable figures like author Karl May and natural healer Friedrich Eduard Bilz, reflecting the importance of remembrance in local life. The monuments and burial practices visible here show how the community has honored its members over time.
The cemetery can be accessed from several entry points, with the south entrance on Friedhofsstraße being a convenient starting location. It is best to visit during daylight hours when the grounds are easier to navigate and photographs are clearer.
A memorial site was redesigned in 2006 to honor 51 victims of a bombing during World War II, highlighting the cemetery's role in preserving memory of local wartime loss. This dedicated space stands apart from the older grave monuments found elsewhere on the grounds.
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