The main entrance to Rahumäe cemetery.
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Established | 1903 |
Location | Tallinn |
Country | Estonia |
Coordinates | 59°23′31″N 24°42′18″E / 59.39194°N 24.70500°ECoordinates: 59°23′31″N 24°42′18″E / 59.39194°N 24.70500°E |
Website | Official Site |
Find a Grave | Rahumäe cemetery Rahumäe kalmistu |
Rahumäe cemetery (Estonian: Rahumäe kalmistu) is a cemetery located at Rahumäe in Nõmme District, Tallinn, Estonia. This municipal cemetery was established in 1903 on 29 hectares of land to meet the needs of the growing population of Tallinn. A number of congregations are present including a Jewish section established in 1909. This forested cemetery is notable for its many works by famous sculptures and chapels present within its grounds.
Chapel of the Jewish cemetery
Chapel of the Charles' congregation
Chapel of the Holy Ghost congregation
Grave of Teodor Lippmaa, Jakob Mändmets and their family members.
Grave of Kristjan and Paul Raud.
Grave of Jakob Westholm.