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Geusenfriedhof

Cologne's Protestant cemetery from around 1584 — the oldest of its kind in the Rhineland.

since 1576

Geusenfriedhof is a cemetery in Cologne, Germany, with roots reaching back to the late 16th century.

At a Glance

Type
Protestant cemetery
Location
Cologne, Germany
Established
around 1584
Distinction
oldest Protestant cemetery in the Rhineland

Age comparison

Age compared with other places in Cologne.

History

The burial ground dates to about 1584. No Protestant cemetery in the Rhineland is older.

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Gallery

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Map

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Address

Weyertal
50931 Köln

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