Jyväskylä Old Cemetery

Description

The old cemetery of Jyväskylä parish was founded in 1837. In 1899 the area was extended to the north side of the old part and again in 1924. Several memorials remind of the people who have had a strong influence to culture life of the city and the entire Finland. There are also a cemetery chapel (1931) and the old mortuary (built in 19th century) located in the cemetery area.

Address
Kankaankatu 1-3, Jyväskylä, Finland

Established
1837

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