Leonhardsfriedhof, Cemetery and cultural heritage monument in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
The Leonhardsfriedhof cemetery includes Gothic Leonhardskirche chapel, post-Gothic Herrgottsruhkapelle chapel, and extensive burial grounds with numerous historical monuments.
First mentioned in 1477, the cemetery expanded during the plague year of 1542 and became the main burial site after inner-city cemeteries closed in 1804.
The cemetery contains graves of notable citizens including merchant Johannes Buhl, composer Johann Baptist Bommas, and several mayors who shaped local development.
Located between Bundesstraße 29 and Remsbahn, the cemetery features a central pond, parking area behind timber-framed houses, and accessible pathways throughout grounds.
The Leonhardskirche underwent major renovations from 1776 to 1779, receiving baroque stucco work by Laurentin Hieber and paintings by Joseph Wannenmacher.
Location: Schwäbisch Gmünd
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.80300,9.80477
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:18
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