Old Catholic Cemetery in Dresden: photos, reviews

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The old Catholic cemetery is the most popular historical burial site in the Friedrichstadt area. It was founded by Elector Augustus the Strong, who established it in 1720-1721. More than a hundred years later (07.09.1842), a chapel was also erected and consecrated on this site.

Now, tours are conducted here. Tourists can view over three hundred rococo, baroque, and classical style Catholic burials. Some of the deceased had gained fame and popularity during their lifetimes. Notable individuals include composer Carl Maria von Weber, illusionist Bartolomeo Bosco, German artist Adrian Ludwig Richter, and comedic actor Carl Philipp Morlteno. Additionally, the burial sites of Polish immigrants here serve as a unique reminder of the Polish-Saxon alliance.

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Free

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Wheelchair accessible

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Dresden Vorwerkstraße

Bus stop 292 m walk

Vorwerkstraße

Tram stop 354 m walk

Dresden Weißeritzstraße

Bus stop 355 m walk

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4.7/5 9 reviews

Missis Ella

Da sind nur einige Gräber von Berühmtheiten wie Casanova, Carl Maria von Weber und andere erhaltenswerte. Mitten in der Stadt, wie ein größerer Hinter-Innenhof...

Daniela M.

Der älteste erhaltene katholische Friedhof im Dresdner Land. Unzählige Künstler, Priester und wichtige Menschen früherer Zeit, fanden hier ihre letzte Ruhe. Ein sehr ehrfürchtiger Ort. Einzigartige Grabmale kann man hier sehen.

Felix R

Wunderschöner Friedhof auch um ein wenig zu flanieren und vor allem um die historischen Grabmale anzusehen.

Old Catholic Cemetery in Dresden

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