Glehn's tomb, Historical monument and cemetery in Vana-Mustamäe, Estonia
Glehn's tomb is a family cemetery in Tallinn featuring stone structures built in the late 19th century. The grounds showcase architectural details typical of that era and are maintained as a historical monument today.
Nikolai von Glehn founded this family cemetery in 1896 following his wife's death. The site was created as a lasting memorial to his family.
The cemetery reflects burial traditions of Baltic nobility from the 19th century, with its layout and structures showing the customs these families observed. The grounds reveal how the local upper classes marked their permanent resting places.
The cemetery is located in Tallinn and remains open year-round with free access for visitors. You can explore the grounds at any time without advance notice or reservations.
Von Glehn died in Brazil in 1923 and does not rest in the tomb he built for himself. This gives the memorial a poignant quality of an incomplete legacy.
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