Burial Places

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

Executed at age 19, this Vietnamese schoolgirl is now a national hero and symbol of revolutionary spirit.

This cemetery is home to numerous granite headstones that are works of art unto themselves.

Hidden under the thick tropical vegetation of a cemetery is the tomb of Columbo Sahib.

This megalithic tomb was crafted by a mysterious civilization that settled the island of Pantelleria.

The temporary burial site of the man who shot and killed Jesse James.

This burial cave houses around 100 ancient coffins, neatly stacked to form a massive wall.

These unknown Bronze Age earthworks are believed to be ancient burial mounds.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

Buried upright and facing the sea, James Chaine transformed the town of Larne.

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.

According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

The oldest Muslim cemetery in Singapore, with a strong royal connection.

The most sacred Jewish shrine in Iran and a fine example of restoration works gone wrong.

This royal shrine and cemetery is hidden amidst modern public housing.