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Although maybe not the first set of sights on most people's lists, the cemeteries of Warsaw have a story to tell about the life and times of the city. Atmospheric places to visit, not just around the national holiday of All Saints' Day on November 1st, Powazki in particular is a recommended trip for anyone interested in the history of Poland.

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Augsburg Lutheran Cemetery

Augsburg Lutheran Cemetery
Designed by Szymon Bogumił Zug in 1792 this treasure contains the elaborate tombs of countless movers and shakers. Those Read_on (No Comments)

Bródno Cemetery

Poland’s biggest cemetery serves the whole of Warsaw, and while other cemeteries pride themselves on the somber nature of Read_on (No Comments)

Calvinist Reformed Cemetery

Calvinist Reformed Cemetery
As well as containing the remains of writer Stefan Żeromski, this cemetery is also the resting place of the youngest victim of Pawiak Prison and the then Gestapo regime, Kaj Silversjold aged six months. Read_on (No Comments)

Italian Military Cemetery

Originally established in 1926 the Italian cemetery holds the bodies of 868 soldiers killed on Polish territory during WWI, and a further 1,415 killed during the course of WWII. Read_on (No Comments)

Northern Cemetery

One of Europe’s largest cemeteries, and a relatively new addition to the city. Created in 1973 this vast graveyard contains Read_on (No Comments)

Orthodox Cemetery

Orthodox cemetery complete with small church. Read_on (No Comments)

Powązki Catholic Cemetery

Powązki Catholic Cemetery
Warsaw's biggest, oldest and most beautiful cemetery. Famous corpses include the poet Leopold Staff, aviators Żwirko and Wigura, and Nobel prize winner Władysław Reymont. Read_on (No Comments)

Soviet War Cemetery

Soviet War Cemetery
Dominated by a huge needle-like monument this is one of the first Warsaw landmarks seen on the way from the airport. The Read_on (No Comments)

Warsaw Uprising Cemetery

Approximately 40,000 participants in the ’44 Uprising are buried here, their resting places marked with wood graves and red and white sashes. Read_on (No Comments)

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