Ehemaliger Friedhof, Cultural heritage monument and former cemetery next to Cathedral, Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
The Ehemaliger Friedhof is a former cemetery next to Limburg Cathedral with gravestones arranged along pathways. Mature trees and planted areas create a quiet setting that reflects the site's long past.
The site developed as a burial ground for cathedral officials and prominent citizens over several centuries. Its later transformation into a protected green space reflects how such places change their purpose over time.
The gravestones carry inscriptions showing how people once honored their dead and what values mattered to them in this region. Walking through, you notice names and dates that reveal stories about those who lived in Limburg.
The site is located directly at Domplatz next to the Cathedral and is easy to find when visiting Limburg's old town. The pathways are walkable and lead through the grounds with its stones and trees.
Many visitors do not realize that beneath the green surface today, old burials still rest below ground where they have lain for centuries. This hidden history makes the place more than just a park - it is a monument with two layers.
Location: Limburg an der Lahn
Address: Domplatz
GPS coordinates: 50.38910,8.06637
Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21
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