Bellu Cemetery
Șerban Vodă Cemetery (commonly known as Bellu Cemetery) is the largest and most famous cemetery in Bucharest, Romania.
| Bellu Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Entrance to Bellu Cemetery | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1858 |
| Location | Șerban Vodă Way, Sector 4, Bucharest |
| Country | Romania |
| Coordinates | 44°24′14″N 26°06′00″E |
| Type | Public |
| Size | 28 ha (69 acres) |
| Find a Grave | 2175963 |
Famous graves
Alley of Artists, from left to right: Ion Luca Caragiale, Mihai Eminescu and Mihail Sadoveanu
It is located on a plot of land donated to the local administration by Baron Barbu Bellu. It has been in use since 1858. The cemetery covers 28 hectares (69 acres) and it is one of the most authentic cultural attractions in Bucharest.
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