The granite cross, Sculpture in Skogskyrkogården, Stockholm, Sweden
Granitkorset is a granite stone sculpture placed at the entrance of Skogskyrkogården cemetery in Stockholm, Sweden. It stands on an open lawn in front of the crematorium, making it one of the first things visitors see upon arrival.
The cross was completed in 1939, designed by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund, who was also responsible for the cemetery's main buildings. It came to life thanks to a private donation given specifically to fund this monument.
Skogskyrkogården is easy to reach by subway, and the cross is visible right from the main entrance, so no map is needed to find it. A visit pairs well with a walk through the rest of the cemetery grounds.
The Swedish death metal band Entombed used the cross as a backdrop for a photo in the late 1980s, and the image became well known within the metal scene. Fans of the band still visit the spot today, sometimes combining it with a stop at the graves of former band members buried elsewhere in the same cemetery.
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