Powązki Cemetery, Catholic cemetery in Wola district, Warsaw, Poland.
The cemetery spans multiple sections with ornate tombstones, sculptural monuments, and the historic Saint Karol Boromeusz Church on its northern edge.
Established in 1790 on land from nobleman Melchior Szymanowski, the cemetery was designed by Dominik Merlini, court architect of King Stanisław August Poniatowski.
The Avenue of the Distinguished, created in 1925, contains graves of Nobel laureates, artists, composers, writers, and other significant Polish figures.
Located at Powązkowska 14 street, the cemetery receives numerous visitors during All Saints Day when thousands of candles illuminate the graves.
Over one million people rest in this cemetery, including Fryderyk Chopin's parents and sisters, filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski, and World War II hero Irena Sendlerowa.
Location: Wola
Location: Warsaw
Inception: May 20, 1792
Part of: Powązki religious necropolis complex
Website: https://cmentarz.stare-powazki.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.25194,20.97278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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