Alter Johannisfriedhof, Leipzig

Name: Alter Johannisfriedhof
Address: Johannisplatz 5-11, Leipzig, Germany
Telephone: +49 4934 12692240

#46 among attractions in Leipzig

Vernacular architecture, Cemetery

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The Alter Johannisfriedhof is the oldest burial ground in the city of Leipzig, Germany. It began in 1278, as part of the Johannishospital in Leipzig, a leper hospital. It was later attached to the Johanniskirche, which was destroyed in World War II. In 1536 it became the common burial ground for the city of Leipzig, and expanded several times. It was also re-modeled in the style of the Camposanto in Pisa, a popular style of cemetery in Germany. In 1680 and 1805 the graveyard was expanded by the additions of sections three and four respectively, then the fifth and the final extension took place between 1827 and 1863. 1883 saw its last burial. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°20'12"N, 12°23'26"E

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Johannisplatz 5-11Mitte (Zentrum-Südost)Leipzig Germany

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+49 4934 12692240

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Which popular attractions are close to Alter Johannisfriedhof?

Nearby attractions include Grassimuseum, Leipzig (3 min walk), Rabensteinplatz, Leipzig (3 min walk), Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University, Leipzig (4 min walk), Leipzig Museum of Applied Arts, Leipzig (4 min walk).

How to get to Alter Johannisfriedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alter Johannisfriedhof:

Bus

Johannisplatz • Lines: +690 (5 min walk)
Ostplatz • Lines: +690, N60 (10 min walk)

Tram

Johannisplatz • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 7, N17 (6 min walk)
Gutenbergplatz • Lines: 12, 15 (5 min walk)

Train

Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof (16 min walk)
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (20 min walk)