Take a walk amongst the tombstones on a guided tour of Melatenfriedhof, the historic cemetery of Cologne. See the old chapels, listen to historic stories, and learn about the notable burials.

PRICE: $16
per person

 

Take a trip through the history of Cologne on a guided tour of Melatenfriedhof, the central cemetery of the city.

Before it became a cemetery, it was already an execution site and leprosy ward far outside the city walls. Follow your guide around the 5500 graves.

Listen to stories about the history of the city, and the celebrities who have been laid to rest in this historical graveyard.

Listen to the quiet of Cologne’s central cemetery as you walk around the graves
Hear stories about the history of this German city, remembering times gone by
Admire the architecture of the old chapels, overgrown with climbing ivy
Discover notable burials in Melaten, including artists, politicians, and actors

Guided tour

 

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