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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, Powązki in particular is a recommended trip for anyone interested in the history of Poland.

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Augsburg Lutheran Cemetery

ul. Młynarska 54/56/58

Designed by Szymon Bogumił Zug in 1792 this treasure contains the elaborate tombs of countless movers and shakers. Those interred include Samuel Bogumił Linde …

Bródno Cemetery

ul. Św. Wincentego 83 (Bródno)

Poland’s biggest cemetery serves the whole of Warsaw, and while other cemeteries pride themselves on the sombre nature of the All Saints’ celebration, this …

Bródno Jewish Cemetery

ul. Odrowąża (Bródno)

Traditionally the burial ground of Warsaw’s poorer Jews, this is the oldest Jewish cemetery in the city. Founded in 1780 much of it was wrecked during the Nazi …

Calvinist Reformed Cemetery

ul. Żytnia 42

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 …

Italian Military Cemetery

ul. Marymoncka (Bielany)

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 …

Northern Cemetery

ul. Wóycickiego 14 (Bielany)

One of Europe’s largest cemeteries, and a relatively new addition to the city. Created in 1973 this vast graveyard contains over 135,000 graves, including …

Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery

ul. Okopowa 49/51

A beautiful and poignant place to visit. The cemetery was originally founded in 1806 and currently houses around 250,000 tombs. Amongst those buried here are …

Orthodox Cemetery

ul. Wolska 138/140

Orthodox cemetery complete with small church.

Potocki Mausoleum

Wilanów Park

An extraordinary piece of funerary art, befitting two of Poland's most powerful, wealthy and influential families, this tomb in Wilanów Park was dedicated to …

Powązki Catholic Cemetery

ul. Powązkowska 14

Warsaw's oldest and most beautiful cemetery. Famous corpses include the poet Leopold Staff, aviators Żwirko and Wigura, the Nobel prize winner Władysław …

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