Alter Johannisfriedhof, Historical cemetery in Leipzig, Germany
The Alter Johannisfriedhof spans across several sections with gravestones, monuments, and trees, displaying various architectural styles from Renaissance to Classicism.
Established in 1278 near St. John's Hospital, the cemetery became Leipzig's municipal burial ground in 1536 and remained active until the last burial in 1883.
The burial ground contains graves of notable individuals including Franz Dominic Grassi, Richard Wagner's family members, and numerous Leipzig merchants and scholars.
The cemetery opens from March to October between 10:00 and 18:00, and from November to February between 10:00 and 16:00, with access near Johannisplatz.
The cemetery features 400 preserved gravestones with epitaphs, including a baroque crypt from 1726 and sandstone columns decorated with Egyptian-style engravings.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1278
Opening Hours: März-Oktober 10:00-18:00; November-Februar 10:00-16:00
GPS coordinates: 51.33700,12.38950
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:05
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