The Melaten cemetery is the central cemetery of Cologne. The name "Melaten" is based on the French term for being ill, "malade". Since the 12th century, there was a home for leprosy patients on the grounds outside the city gates, which also included the farm Melaten. Listed as a historical monument in 1980, the Melatenfriedhof today is an attractive destination, above all because of the many celebrities buried here.

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May 22, 2021

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The book "Melaten - Gräber Tell Stadtgeschichte" by Detlef Rick with photos by Britta Schmitz, published by Emons Verlag, ISBN 9783740813789 (this book tip is from Trixie55), offers informative reading for a walk through Cologne's Melaten cemetery.
Addition autumn 2021: According to the publisher, there is now a completely revised new edition. The book can be ordered (to show ways away from Amazon) via the Catholic public libraries (KöB) on site or 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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1. Lindenthal Animal Enclosure – Adenauer Pond loop from Köln West

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2. Lindenthal Animal Enclosure – Adenauer Pond loop from Köln West

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

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

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1. Lindenthal Animal Enclosure – Adenauer Pond loop from Köln West

2. Lindenthal Animal Enclosure – Adenauer Pond loop from Köln West

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

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