Westfriedhof

Westfriedhof is a cemetery in Cologne, Germany. With an area of 52 hectares, it is amongst the largest of the cemeteries in the city. Romani holocaust survivor, Philomena Franz, is buried in the cemetery.

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Opening hours:
March: 8:00 AM—6:00 PM
April—September: 7:00 AM—8:00 PM
October: 7:00 AM—7:00 PM
November—February: 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
October 31st—November 2nd: 8:00 AM—7:00 PM
December 24th and 31: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
December 25th, 26, and January 1st: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Cemetery
Description: cemetery in Cologne, Germany

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jüdischer Friedhof Köln-Bocklemünd and Fort IV.

Jüdischer Friedhof Köln-Bocklemünd

Cemetery

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Jüdischer Friedhof Köln-Bocklemünd is a cemetery in Cologne, Germany. A Jewish burial site since 1918, many of its tombstones are noted for their extravagant artistic designs. Jüdischer Friedhof Köln-Bocklemünd is situated 500 metres west of Westfriedhof.

Fort IV

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Fort IV is situated 1¼ km west of Westfriedhof.

St. Johannes vor dem Lateinischen Tore

Church

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St. Johannes vor dem Lateinischen Tore is a church, which is situated 1 km west of Westfriedhof.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bickendorf and Bilderstöckchen.

Bickendorf

Suburb

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Bickendorf is a suburb.

Bilderstöckchen

Suburb

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Nippes is the fifth borough of Cologne, Germany. Nippes was incorporated into the city of Cologne in 1888 and the district was created in 1975. A large Ford Europe production plant is located in Niehl, the north-eastern part of the district. Bilderstöckchen is situated 3½ km east of Westfriedhof.