Geusenfriedhof, Protestant cemetery in Lindenthal, Germany.
The Geusenfriedhof contains 224 preserved burial sites with flat gravestones displaying Bible verses and symbols representing the deceased's professions and family crests.
Established in 1584, this cemetery became the first Protestant burial ground in Cologne during a period when Protestant citizens faced persecution and restrictions.
The tombstones exhibit specific Protestant design elements, featuring minimalist structures that contrast with the elevated monuments found in Catholic cemeteries of the period.
Visitors can access the cemetery from April through September between 9:00 and 19:00, while October and March hours are 10:00 to 17:00.
The cemetery's name originates from French 'gueux', meaning beggars, adopted by Dutch freedom fighters who sought refuge in Cologne during the Eighty Years' War.
Location: Lindenthal
Operator: Evangelische Gemeinde Köln
Opening Hours: gennaio,febbraio,novembre,dicembre off; aprile-settembre: 09:00-19:00; ottobre,marzo: 10:00-17:00
Website: https://ev-gemeinde-koeln.de/geusenfriedhof-koeln.aspx
GPS coordinates: 50.92542,6.92692
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:26
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