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North Rhine-Westphalia

Melaten Cemetery

North Rhine-Westphalia

Melaten Cemetery

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Melaten Cemetery

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Cycling is not permitted at this location

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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July 23, 2018

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Melaten Cemetery is Cologne's central cemetery. The name Melaten is based on the French word for sickness, "malade." From the 12th century onward, a leper colony, which included the Melaten estate, was located on the grounds outside the city gates. Designated a historical monument in 1980, Melaten Cemetery is now a popular destination, primarily due to the many prominent figures buried there.

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May 22, 2021

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An informative read for a stroll through Cologne's Melaten Cemetery is the book "Melaten - Graves Tell City History" by Detlef Rick with photographs by Britta Schmitz, published by Emons Verlag, ISBN 9783740813789 (this book recommendation is from Trixie55).

Update Autumn 2021: According to the publisher, a completely revised new edition is now available. The book can be obtained (to suggest alternatives to Amazon) from local Catholic public libraries or ordered here:

borromedien.de/produkt-1994/melaten/13230801

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October 22, 2020

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A stroll through the Melatenfriedhof is a stroll through the history of Cologne

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Best routes near Melaten Cemetery

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#1.

Melaten Cemetery – Dirk Bach Memorial Grave loop from University of Cologne

5.48km

01:23

10m

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dirk Bach Memorial Grave – Melaten Cemetery loop from University of Cologne

2.82km

00:42

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Melaten Cemetery – Dirk Bach Memorial Grave loop from University of Cologne

3.13km

00:47

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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