10 most fascinating and unusual cemeteries in the world

The most beautiful cemeteries in the world

Because cemeteries are also sometimes very lively, colourful and pleasant places to visit, here is a list of those who might surprise you...

Happy Cemetery of Săpânța, Romania

Popular for his tombs in folklore style, and his rather humorous inscriptions. A guide includes translations.

Fairview Cemetery, Halifax, Canada

This is where 121 victims of the Titanic shipwreck rest in peace.

Cemetery of mafia, Iekaterinbourg, Russia

Criminal gang members are immortalized by large marble plates with a portrait to their effigy.

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Island of the Dead, Tasmania, Australia

It is an island of Port Arthur, which was known to be a bagn. Between 1833 and 1877, some 1,000 tombs were placed on the island, which can be visited.

Suspended caskets from Sagada, Philippines

For centuries, the native Igorot peoples of Sagada suspended coffins to the cliffs and caves with ropes and cables.

Necropolis Shah-i-Zinda in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Built in nine centuries, the necropolis has 20 buildings and mausoleums.

Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt

Between the 16th and 11th century BC, the pharaohs and the powerful nobles were buried in the Valley of the Kings, very important necropolis.

Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States

On the outskirts of Washington, this cemetery consists of rows of white tombs that seem to extend to the infinite. Very famous, we find the tomb of former US president John Kennedy.

Highgate Cemetery, London, United Kingdom

This cemetery is very known for its natural beauty, and the famous occupants whose tombstones are superb.

Cemetière du Père Lachaise, Paris, France

Created in 1804, he served as the last residence for well-known personalities around the world, such as Frédéric Chopin, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and Marcel Proust.