St. Rochus Cemetery, Cemetery in Gostenhof quarter, Nuremberg, Germany
The St. Rochus Cemetery features a chapel constructed between 1520 and 1521 by architect Hans Beheim the Elder within its grounds.
The cemetery was established in the late 1510s as a burial ground for plague victims and received its consecration on March 21, 1519.
The cemetery holds the graves of composer Johann Pachelbel and Renaissance sculptor Peter Vischer the Elder among its notable interments.
The cemetery grounds maintain wheelchair accessibility throughout the premises, allowing visitors of all mobility levels to explore the historical site.
The Rochus Chapel, commissioned by the Imhoff family, remains in their ownership to the present day, containing valuable artifacts not open to public view.
Location: Nuremberg
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Beim Rochuskirchhof 15 90443 Nürnberg
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
Phone: +49911330516
Website: http://st-johannisfriedhof-nuernberg.de
GPS coordinates: 49.44750,11.06028
Latest update: September 5, 2025 09:21
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