Hauptfriedhof Mainz, Cultural heritage cemetery in Mainz, Germany.
The Hauptfriedhof Mainz spans 22 hectares with 75 sections connected by geometric paths and contains over 2,500 memorial stones.
The cemetery opened in 1803 under French administration, established on land previously used for burials since Roman times through the 8th century.
The cemetery features protected underground burial vaults called Portal Crypts, constructed between 1850 and 1879 with chambers for storing coffins.
Visitors can reach the cemetery by taking tram line 52 from Mainz central station to the Hauptfriedhof stop near the entrance.
The design of this cemetery influenced the layout of Paris's Père Lachaise cemetery, which opened one year after Hauptfriedhof Mainz.
Location: Mainz
Inception: 1803
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 49.99459,8.24968
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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