Cemetery of Kings, Cemetery in Geneva, Switzerland
The Cemetery of Kings, also known as the Plainpalais Cemetery, is a cemetery in Geneva, Switzerland. It covers an area of 28,000 square meters and contains over 300 graves, including those of many notable figures.
The cemetery was created in 1482 next to a hospital for plague victims. In 1869, the city of Geneva took over its management, and from 1883 it was reserved for people with a concession. Around 1945, it was redesigned to look like a park.
The name of the cemetery comes from the street where it is located, which was named after the "king" of the arquebusiers, a title given to the best shooter in an annual contest. Today, the cemetery is a place where people come to remember notable figures and to enjoy the trees and plants.
The cemetery is open to the public and can be visited on foot. It is a good idea to wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to walk around and read the inscriptions.
The cemetery is home to a variety of trees, some of which are rare, such as the handkerchief tree and the Spanish fir. The trees were often planted in memory of the deceased and give the place a garden-like feel.
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