Saint Lazarus cemetery, Cemetery and art monument in Chisinau, Moldova
Saint Lazarus cemetery covers 200 hectares on a hill, containing 300,000 graves with wooden, metal, and stone crosses inscribed in Russian and Romanian.
The cemetery, established in 1964, holds the remains of numerous Moldovan personalities, including Soviet Union footballer Sergei Savchenko and filmmaker Mihai Timofti.
The gravestones feature large photographs and decorative elements that represent Moldovan funeral traditions and Orthodox Christian burial practices of the region.
The cemetery grounds present navigation challenges during wet weather, with many pathways becoming difficult to traverse due to soil conditions.
From its elevated position, the cemetery provides views of Chisinau's skyline while serving as the final resting place for 250,000 individuals.
Location: Chișinău
Inception: 1964
GPS coordinates: 47.06889,28.82333
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:35
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