Paris - cemetery
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Père Lachaise Cemetery | Père Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in French), located in the 20th arrondissement (Père Lachaise), is the largest cemetery in Paris and one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. Many world renowned artists and writers are buried here and that is why it the most visited cemetery... |
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Montmartre Cemetery | The Montmartre cemetery, opened in 1795, is the second largest cemetery in Paris. It is located in the northern part of Paris in the hollow of an old quarry which has an entrance on Avenue Rachel below Rue Caulaincourt. It occupies an area of almost 11 hectares and is shaded by approximately 750 tre... |
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Paris Catacombs | The Paris Catacombs (Catacombes de Paris) is an underground ossuary, a maze of tunnels and crypts underneath the city of Paris, where Parisians had been burying the dead for almost 30 years. The catacombs are located near the Place Denfert-Rochereau, which was the former city gate. They hold the ske... |
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Montparnasse Cemetery | The Montparnasse cemetery is located in the Montparnasse quarter of Paris, which is part of the 14th arrondissement. It is situated virtually in the shadow of the Tour Montparnasse, the tallest building in Paris. The area of the cemetery was formerly occupied by three farms, which were closed in 182... |
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