Auckland, New Zealand
Symonds Street Cemetery
One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s.
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Auckland, New Zealand
One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s.
Altadena, California
This magnificent mausoleum is as much a work of art as it is a historic resting place.
Parramatta, Australia
The oldest European burial ground in Australia.
São Paulo, Brazil
This necropolis is home to eclectic funerary art and is the final resting place for much of the city's nobility.
Warsaw, Poland
The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.
Richmond, Virginia
This labyrinthine resting place of Black American leaders has been reclaimed by nature.
Varenna, Italy
An unusual resting place built into the hill with an amazing view of Lake Como.
Cambridge, England
The graveyard with the highest IQ in Britain.
Sparta, Greece
Modernist design and funerary customs meet Spartan traditions in this one-of-a-kind graveyard.
Victoria, British Columbia
This stately Victorian-era burial ground overlooking the Pacific Ocean is home to the graves of some of British Columbia's most famous figures.
Birmingham, England
A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.
Santiago, Chile
The largest cemetery in Chile is the final resting place for more than 2 million people, from politicians to artists.
Lyon, France
The first modern cemetery of Lyon is complete with more than 200 chapels and monuments.
Bruges, Belgium
The oldest cemetery in Belgium.
Manchester, England
The largest municipal cemetery in the United Kingdom and the second largest in Europe contains some of Manchester’s biggest characters.
Gwangju, South Korea
This cemetery is dedicated to the people who died fighting for democracy in South Korea.
Paris, France
A short distance from the Eiffel Tower is the final resting place of several of the city’s more well-known and interesting characters.
Milan, Italy
Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.
Pune, India
This neatly maintained cemetery honors the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and World War II.
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Legends, sculptures, and unique tombs can be seen lurking in these connected cemeteries.
Peoria, Illinois
This graveyard is home to the so-called "Witch's Circle."
Tulcan, Ecuador
This Ecuadorian cemetery is home to a jaw-dropping topiary wonderland.
Zermatt, Switzerland
This Swiss cemetery is reserved for people who died in climbing accidents.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
An unpaid bill, a stolen stone, and a famous fashion designer rest peacefully alongside a heroine of Highlands history.