Kopli cemetery, Urban park in Põhja-Tallinn, Estonia.
Kopli cemetery is a public park in the Kopli district of northern Tallinn, with walking paths, cycling trails, and grassy areas shaded by native trees. A central alley runs through the grounds and divides it into open zones lined with greenery on both sides.
The site started as a Lutheran Baltic German cemetery founded in 1774, serving the local community for nearly two centuries. Soviet authorities cleared the graves in the 1950s and turned the land into a public park.
A small memorial fountain in the central alley marks the site as a former burial ground where several notable Estonians were laid to rest. The name of the place has stayed the same since its conversion, which often surprises first-time visitors who expect a regular park.
The park sits in the Kopli district and is easy to reach by tram from central Tallinn. The ground is flat with no slopes, so it can be explored on foot or by bike at any time of year without difficulty.
On clear days, three different bodies of water are visible from the park: Tallinn Bay, Kopli Bay, and Paljassaare Bay. This is unusual for an inner-city park and often catches visitors off guard.
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