Zentralfriedhof, building in Erlangen, Germany
Zentralfriedhof is a cemetery in Erlangen featuring a sandstone entrance gate and chapel dating to the late 1800s. The grounds contain thousands of burial plots arranged across the landscaped property.
The cemetery was established as Erlangen's main burial ground in the early 1800s and gained its distinctive appearance from structures built in the 1890s. A granite memorial with Cyrillic text was added in 1919 to honor Russian prisoners of war who perished in the local camp.
The chapel features columned arcades that reflect late 19th-century design and create a dignified setting for visitors. These architectural elements shape how people experience the grounds today.
The grounds sit southwest of central Erlangen and are accessible on foot from the city. Services and amenities are available near the main entrance for visiting guests.
The grounds contain burial sites of Friedrich-Alexander University professors and former mayors of Erlangen. This connection to the city's history makes it a place of particular local importance.
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