Bellu Cemetery

Bellu cemetery
Entrance to Bellu cemetery
Details
Established 1858
Location Șerban Vodă Way, Sector 4, Bucharest
Country Romania
Coordinates 44°24′13.79″N 26°5′59.11″E / 44.4038306°N 26.0997528°E / 44.4038306; 26.0997528Coordinates: 44°24′13.79″N 26°5′59.11″E / 44.4038306°N 26.0997528°E / 44.4038306; 26.0997528
Type Public

Șerban Vodă cemetery (commonly known as Bellu cemetery) is the largest and most famous cemetery in Bucharest, Romania.

It is located on a plot of land donated to the local administration by Baron Barbu Bellu. It has been in use since 1858.[1] It has 54 acres and it is one of the most authentic cultural attractions in Bucharest.[2]

Hours

Everyday 10 AM - 08 PM. On public holidays the visiting hours may differ.

Notable interments

References

  1. History of Bellu cemetery (in English)
  2. "Bellu Cemetery – A hidden cultural treasure trove - Things to do in Bucharest". thingstodoinbucharest.ro. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
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