Columbiadamm Cemetery, Military and Muslim cemetery in Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
Columbiadamm Cemetery is a burial ground in Berlin-Neukölln that houses both military graves and Muslim burial sections side by side. The grounds contain memorials and gravestones of various styles, including historical monuments spanning different periods.
The cemetery began in 1861 as a garrison burial ground and later received sections for World War I casualties and Germany's first Islamic burial area. The site expanded over time to include additional historical sections covering different conflicts and time periods.
The grounds display different types of gravestones and burial practices that reflect both German military tradition and Islamic customs. Visitors can observe how various religious and cultural traditions coexist within the same space.
The cemetery sits at Columbiadamm 122-140 and maintains protected heritage status while remaining open to visitors. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when there is enough light to explore the grounds comfortably.
A 1907 memorial on the grounds honors German soldiers from the Herero conflict, making it a rare reminder of colonial military history. This monument often goes unnoticed despite being an important record of this lesser-known chapter of German history.
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