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Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)
CultureVisit: ~90 min
One of the largest cemeteries in Europe, opened in 1874 in the Simmering district. It holds the honorary graves of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Johann Strauss, grouped in the honorary section, and also those of other Viennese figures. Its central church, dedicated to Karl Borromäus, dominates the main axis. It is a place of remembrance and quiet strolling, with broad avenues.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof): 2 missions
- Visit the graves of Beethoven and SchubertEnter through gate 2 and look for the group of honorary graves with the tombs of Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms.
- Photograph the cemetery's central churchFollow the main avenue to the Karl Borromäus church and frame its dome from the axis.
Near Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)
Gasometers4.0 km awayMuseum of Military History (Heeresgeschichtliches Museum)5.4 km awayBelvedere Gallery6.2 km awayBelvedere Palace6.4 km awayErnst Happel Stadium6.4 km awaySchwarzenbergplatz7.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Vienna Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof)?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
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