Hauptfriedhof Mannheim, Municipal cemetery and cultural heritage monument in Mannheim, Germany.
The Hauptfriedhof cemetery stretches across a large area featuring numerous pathways, ornate tombs, and memorials surrounded by landscaped gardens and trees.
Established in 1841, the cemetery marked a period of urban development when Mannheim needed dedicated burial grounds separate from traditional church graveyards.
The cemetery contains sections for different religious communities, including a dedicated Jewish burial area, reflecting the multicultural composition of Mannheim society.
The cemetery maintains records of approximately 1,493 memorials, with 74 percent of them documented through photographs for genealogical research purposes.
German burial traditions at Hauptfriedhof typically limit grave maintenance periods to 15-20 years, except for historically significant individuals.
Location: Mannheim
Inception: 1841
Website: https://friedhof-mannheim.de/friedhoefe/hauptfriedhof
GPS coordinates: 49.49080,8.49196
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:02
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