Östra kyrkogården, Gothenburg
57°42′55″N 12°0′50″E / 57.71528°N 12.01389°E
| Östra kyrkogården | |
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One of the mausoleums at Östra kyrkogården. | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1860 |
| Location | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Owned by | Church of Sweden |
| Size | 25.3 hectares (63 acres) |
| No. of graves | 18,000 |
| No. of interments | 150,000 |
| Website | Official website |
| Find a Grave | Östra kyrkogården |
Östra kyrkogården (English: Eastern cemetery) is a cemetery in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the parish of Örgryte, in the Diocese of Gothenburg. With an area of 25.3 hectares (63 acres), and nearly 18,000 graves, it is the third largest graveyard in the city. Including the urns, it is estimated to be the resting place of 150,000 people. The cemetery houses the graves of many notable citizens of Gothenburg, whose work and donations helped shape the city. Many of their tombstones and monuments are stately works of art.
A Jewish burial site is located at the southern end of the cemetery.