Alter Friedhof Aeschach, Cemetery in Aeschach, Lindau, Germany
The Alter Friedhof Aeschach is a burial ground with stone walls and numerous grave monuments built over centuries. A Gothic chapel from the 16th century stands on the grounds and forms the central structure of the cemetery.
The grounds began in 1510 when the original burial site on Lindau Island became unsuitable due to water contamination. The chapel was built later and remains the oldest building of its kind in Aeschach.
The chapel is named after a merchant family that held influence in the region for generations. Visitors can see how the family marked their social standing through elaborate grave markers that remain visible today.
The grounds are accessible daily to visitors and can be explored easily on foot. Guided tours are offered during warmer months and help visitors understand the history of the graves and structures.
The cemetery walls contain stones from a Roman villa that were incorporated into the masonry. These archaeological elements show how the area was already inhabited in ancient times.
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