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Westfriedhof, Cemetery in Munich, Germany

Located in the Moosach district of Munich, Westfriedhof features principal avenues with stone monuments and architectural elements designed by Heinrich Waderé.

The cemetery, established in 1898 and completed in 1902 under architect Hans Grässel, contains graves from the Bavarian Soviet Republic period.

Notable figures interred at Westfriedhof include singer Alexandra, journalist Robert Lembke, and Princess Soraya, former wife of the Shah of Iran.

The main entrance to Westfriedhof is situated at Baldurstraße 28, providing access to its 40,000 grave plots spread across the grounds.

The cemetery includes the Pals' Grave memorial, dedicated to young men who were executed for curfew violations during historical events.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1898

Architects: Hans Grässel, Heinrich Waderé

Capacity: 40000

Address: Baldurstraße 28 80637 80637

Website: https://muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Referat-fuer-Gesundheit-und-Umwelt/Friedhof_und_Bestattung/SFM/Friedhoefe/Westfriedhof.html

GPS coordinates: 48.16444,11.53028

Latest update: May 13, 2025 01:49

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