Viljandi Old Cemetery

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Viljandi old cemetery was founded in the 18th century. There are graves of soldiers from different countries: Russians (World War I), Estonians (war of Independence) and Germans (World War II).

Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in EstoniaAll sites in ViljandiPart of the Swedish Empire

Address
Reinu tee 5, Viljandi, Estonia

Established
18th century

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