Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery, Pyongyang

#70 among attractions in Pyongyang

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The Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery is a national cemetery in North Korea located in Sinmi-ri, Hyongjesan-guyok, Pyongyang. Founded on September 17, 1986, it is officially reserved for people who contributed to the "liberation of the country" and "socialist construction". Buried here are many veterans of the Korean independence movement, army and national officials, and outstanding citizens in the fields of science, medicine, and literature. ()

Local name: 애국렬사릉 Coordinates: 39°8'18"N, 125°43'37"E

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Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Ryomyong Condominium, Three Revolution Exhibition.

6.2 miSE
Memorial, Museum
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, Pyongyang
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6.8 miSE
Cemetery
Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Pyongyang
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5.7 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Ryomyong Condominium, Pyongyang
145 min walk • The Ryomyong Condominium is a striking feature of Pyongyang's skyline, representing North Korea's ambition to modernize its housing capabilities. This expansive building complex, completed in April 2017, is a collection of residential towers, the tallest of which soars...
4.3 miS
Museum
Three Revolution Exhibition, Pyongyang
110 min walk • The Three Revolution Exhibition is an emblematic museum located in Pyongyang, North Korea. This sprawling complex is dedicated to the three revolutions—ideological, technological, and cultural—that are considered the cornerstones of the country's philosophy...
6.4 miSE
Old-fashioned animal exhibits
Korea Central Zoo, Pyongyang
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7.6 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Pyongyang Folklore Park, Pyongyang
193 min walk • The Pyongyang Folklore Park was an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong. It was built with a historical theme, and construction began in December, 2008. There are also folk parks in Sukchon, South Pyongan Province and Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province.
5.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
April 25 House of Culture, Pyongyang
145 min walk • The April 25 House of Culture is a theatre located in Pyongyang, North Korea. It was built in 1974-1975 to provide a venue for military education, and was originally called the February 8 House of Culture.
5.5 miS
Neighbourhood
Sosong-guyok, Pyongyang
139 min walk • Sŏsŏng-guyŏk, or Sosong District, is one of the 18 guyŏk of Pyongyang, North Korea. It is located on the Pot'ong River, west of the Moranbong-guyŏk and south of Hyŏngjesan-guyŏk. It was established January 1958.
7 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Taesongsan Funfair, Pyongyang
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6.1 miSE
Concentration camp
Yodok concentration camp, Pyongyang
157 min walk • Yodok concentration camp was a kwalliso in North Korea. The official name was Kwan-li-so No. 15. The camp was used to segregate those seen as enemies of the state, punish them for political misdemeanors, and put them to hard labour.
7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang
179 min walk • Taesŏng-guyŏk, or Taesŏng District is one of the 18 guyok that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.

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Saneum (27 min walk)