Yes – I know the obvious choice for a Halloween post is cemeteries – but I don’t actually find cemeteries creepy or scary. Instead I find them intriguing, and they are one of my favorite things to photograph. I think a cemetery can tell you about a culture and history of an area. For this reason I often seek out cemeteries to visit as I travel. Here’s a collection of some recent cemeteries I visited over the past few years. Big, small, old, strict, superstitious breathtaking, moving, and historical. Take a walk through my favorite cemeteries if you dare…and tell me which one is your favorite in the comments!
By kristi October 26, 2012 - 9:15 am
I love two pictures the best: Fighting for space in Istanbul and the Russian cemetary.
My favorite cemetary is the American National Cemetary, Ohama Beach, Normandy, France. It was moving and so beautiful.
By Jodi Henderson October 26, 2012 - 9:31 am
I visited Pere Lachaise when I was in Paris earlier this year. It was definitely interesting and quite peaceful. Of the photos you shared, I very much like the idea of the grave overlooking the ocean in Hawaii. Such a picture perfect way to spend eternity! 🙂
By Carmel October 26, 2012 - 10:28 am
I find cemeteries interesting, too. I’m excited to see more around the world. I’ll have to bookmark this as reference for some places to visit.
By Gray October 26, 2012 - 12:14 pm
I’m always so reassured when other people write about the draw of cemeteries during travel, because they’re among my favorite places to wander. You almost can’t visit New Orleans, for instance, without visiting at least one cemetery. That Istanbul photo fascinates me. Can you imagine living so close to gravestones that you pass by them every day as you come and go? What is THAT like, I wonder?
By Beth Anderson October 26, 2012 - 12:41 pm
I too seek out cemeteries. I find them so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you for this post.
By Nancie October 26, 2012 - 9:52 pm
Cemeteries are great places to capture interesting and different shots. The Big Island shot is my favorite.
By Darlene Foster October 26, 2012 - 10:45 pm
I am another person facinated by cemeteries. I love the Russian one in particular but they are all great.The overgrown cemetery in Cappadocia is also intriguing.
By Loren October 30, 2012 - 1:17 pm
Thanks for posting your lovely photos! You’ve added some more cemeteries to my must-visit list. I’m hoping to visit Istanbul next year. Is that pocket graveyard hard to find?
By JoAnna October 30, 2012 - 7:12 pm
I also love cemeteries. Great round up of photos!
By Travelwriticus October 30, 2012 - 10:03 pm
Fine compilation of photos showing typical elements of different places. In my city (Graz, Austria) there is a cemetery with a lot of coat of arms at the grave stones. Would probably be an interesting addition to your sample.
By Melody Moser October 31, 2012 - 6:15 am
Great selection of photos! The one fighting for space in Istanbul is interesting.
By Eurotrip Tips October 31, 2012 - 4:16 pm
Gorgeous photos – my favorite is the Père Lachaise in Paris.
By Jarmo October 31, 2012 - 6:55 pm
I also find cemeteries fascinating, they can be quite beautiful. Is the Venice one really floating? that sounds pretty interesting!
By Zorica November 12, 2012 - 7:38 am
Love the photos! The one in Southern Russia looks so fascinating!
By Sophie November 12, 2012 - 4:21 pm
Nice round-up. Such evocative places, cemeteries.
By Natasha von Geldern November 12, 2012 - 7:20 pm
Aha another taphophile – I love cemeteries also, to my husband’s despair. Lovely photos!!
By caqui October 30, 2013 - 12:23 pm
Hi!
love your pics!
I’m currently working on istanbul cemeteries, but only going there next week. Do you remember where this surprising one were? Have you got more pics of istanbul’s cemeteries?
thanks anyway!