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Cemeteries

Cemeteries
Vilnius’ extraordinary cemeteries offer an often emotional and always interesting journey through the rich tapestry of races and cultures that built the city. For information on the city's two Jewish cemeteries, see Jewish Vilnius.

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Antakalnis Cemetery

Antakalnis Cemetery
Thought to have begun life as a cemetery way back in 1809, the so-called Soldiers' Cemetery (Karių Kapinės) can be found in the forested area of Antakalnis a couple of kilometres or so from Old Town. Read_on (3 Comments)

Bernardine Cemetery

Bernardine Cemetery
Founded in 1810 by Bernardine monks, the cemetery is perhaps the most attractive and romantic cemetery in Vilnius. Located over Read_on (1 Comment)

Lithuanian Karaite & Tatar Cemetery

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Following the destruction in the mid-1960s of the original cemetery in Lukiškės, the former traditional home of Read_on (No Comments)

Rasos Cemetery

Rasos Cemetery
Founded in 1801 and the final resting place of many of the country’s social elite, this extraordinary cemetery stretched over a large area divided by a main road is still in use today, providing an extraordinary snapshot of the cultural history of the city. Read_on (No Comments)

Vingio Parkas Soldiers Cemetery

Vingio Parkas Soldiers Cemetery
A cemetery of one sort or another has been known to exist here since victims of the plague were buried on the site in 1710. During the German occupation of Vilnius during WWI the cemetery was used for soldiers from the German, Turkish, Polish and Russian armies. Read_on (No Comments)