Cemetery in Chełm, Historical cemetery in Chełm, Poland.
The Cemetery in Chełm is a burial ground with many gravestones and monuments arranged along pathways within a well-maintained landscape on Lwowska Street. The stones display different styles and inscriptions spanning different periods.
The burial ground was founded in 1802 and developed over two centuries as a major burial site for the local community. The site received official recognition as a protected monument in 1981.
The cemetery reflects the layered identity of local families who lived here across generations and shaped the community's development over time.
Visitors can explore the cemetery year-round, with well-maintained pathways making it easy to walk between the burial monuments. Comfortable shoes are recommended for a leisurely stroll through the various sections.
The gravestones display regional styles of funerary art that reveal differences between wealthy and modest family burial sites. These contrasts provide insight into the social structure of the city during the last two centuries.
Location: Chełm
Inception: 1802
Address: Lwowska
GPS coordinates: 51.12833,23.46806
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45
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