Kudjape Cemetery

Kuressaare, Estonia

Kudjape cemetery is a unique graveyard with classic chapels, crypt and chamber graves and monuments made of local marble. The cemetery is rich in hewn stone and metal designs. The oldest grave dates back to the year 1787.

Several well-known people who have lived in Kuressaare, like Johann Wilhelm Ludvig von Luce (1756 - 1842), Jean Baptiste Holzmayer (1839 - 1890), Friedrich Sigismund Stern (1812 - 1889), Martin Körber (1817 - 1893) and others have been buried here. There is also a monument made in honour of the islanders who were held prisoner, and in the southern part of the cemetery, there is an area designated for both the German and Russian military.

Address

Hiie 2, Kudjape, Kuressaare, Estonia

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Details

Founded: 1787
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Estonia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Estonia)

More Information

www.kuressaare.ee
www.saaremaa.ee

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Kuressaare Castle (3,2 km)
The Knighthood Building (2,6 km)
The Weighing House (2,5 km)
Kuressaare Town Hall (2,4 km)
St. Lawrence's Church (2,4 km)
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church (2,7 km)

Mihkli Farm Museum (27,5 km)
Kihelkonna Church (30,3 km)
Karja Church (31,2 km)
Valjala Church (22,3 km)
Mustjala Church (27,7 km)
Jämaja Church (39,3 km)
Angla Windmills (30,7 km)
Dejevo Military Base (23,4 km)
Kaarma Church (9,4 km)

User Reviews

wranian (2 years ago)
Very beautiful and extensive cemetery, including much variety in stone carving, metalwork and plant life. Well worth a visit, and only around the corner from Auriga Keskus. This cemetery reminds me of Amos Vale cemetery in Bristol, UK.

Külli Uue (3 years ago)
Very beautiful cemetery.

Pule (5 years ago)
Very beautiful

Kairo Sammelsaar (5 years ago)
Cemetery like a cemetery still. Pretty nice.

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