Jacobsfriedhof Weimar, Historic cemetery in Weimar, Germany
The cemetery contains ornate gravestones and monuments arranged around the Jakobskirche, with paths winding through landscaped gardens and historic burial plots.
Established in 1168 as a burial ground in the Jakobs district, this cemetery served as the only burial site in Weimar from 1530 until its closure in 1818.
Notable individuals interred here include Lucas Cranach the Elder, court painter to Frederick the Wise, and Christiane von Goethe, wife of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
The cemetery grounds remain open to visitors throughout the year, featuring informational plaques that identify significant burial locations and historical details.
The Kassengewölbe mausoleum, initially constructed as a private tomb in 1715, later became a collective burial vault for nobility and distinguished citizens of Weimar.
Location: Weimar
GPS coordinates: 50.98333,11.32778
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:14
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