Friedhof Norderreihe Altona, Cemetery in Altona-Altstadt, Germany.
Friedhof Norderreihe Altona is a cemetery in Hamburg covering about 63 hectares with geometric pathways and a central avenue running through its grounds. The layout is clearly organized with distinct sections and monuments distributed across the open landscape.
The cemetery opened in 1923 according to Ferdinand Tutenberg's design, created to serve Altona's growing population and replace smaller church burial grounds. Over the decades it became a major burial place for deceased residents from various walks of life in Hamburg.
The cemetery reflects Hamburg's diversity through separate sections for different communities, with dedicated areas for Roma and Sinti graves and various faith traditions. These distinct zones show how different groups in the city honor and remember their dead according to their own customs.
The cemetery is easily reached by public transportation and maintains regular visiting hours for those wishing to visit family members. Admission is free and visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the grounds are extensive and require walking across open areas.
Since 2008 a dedicated burial section for Hamburger SV football club supporters has existed on the cemetery grounds near the Volksparkstadion. This area demonstrates how the cemetery honors modern forms of community identity and shared passion.
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