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Rasos Cemetery (Vilnius)

Lithuania / Vilniaus / Vilnius
 cemetery, heritage

Old Rasos cemetery was established in 1801 and expanded in 1814 (second part was known as Litterateur hill). New Rasos cemetery was established in 1843 (known as Orphan cemetery as it was poor citizen burial ground), expanded in 1912 and in the 20-ies. Restoration was begun since 1974.
Vilnius Old cemetery complex known as Rasų kapinės is very important heritage object. Lot of important Vilnius citizens were buried here.
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Coordinates:   54°40'7"N   25°18'19"E

Comments

  • adam (guest)
    Groby zolnierzy polskich.
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