Hřbitov v Liberci-Starém Městě Cemetery

The extinct cemetery in Liberec-Old Town is a historic monument, located on the northern edge of the original town building between Budyšín and Russian streets. Originally created as a central cemetery in 1832, later became a part of the park where today there is the Garden of Memories. This monument is important by its history and protected cultural monuments such as two chapel tombs, tombstones and statues of the apostles Peter and Paul.

The cemetery was founded in 1832 on the northern edge of Liberec. Originally, it had a rectangular plan and was later extended towards the south and east. In the first half of the 19th century, cemeteries were moved from the centre to the edge in Europe, which was motivated by hygienic reasons. This trend reflected changes in the social and urban concept of burial.

The architecture of the cemetery included a rectangular building which was extended before 1843. After the funeral work was completed in 1956, the resort was gradually transformed into a park. Within the Garden of Memories, located in its eastern part, the protected works from the original cemetery were rearranged. The park is designed with a central stone path symbolizing the "river of memories," which leads from the source to a locked hole in the wall.

The key events in the history of the cemetery were the end of funerals in 1956 and the planting of several objects as cultural monuments in 1964. The protected works included the statues of the apostles Peter and Paul, the tomb of the Liebieg family and the monument from the Prussian-Austrian War of 1866. This monument reminded 69 dead soldiers and was part of a major historical event that affected the political order of Central Europe.

Today, the Old Town of Liberec Memory Garden is accessible to visitors. The park occupies a place of the former cemetery and offers quiet spaces with monument protected parts that witness the rich history of the city. For visitors there is the possibility to immerse themselves in the past and appreciate the artistic and historical values of the monument.

The garden of memories is not only a monument to local history, but also a reminder of changes in urban planning and cultural heritage. It is a place where the past and present harmoniously exist together, offering visitors an opportunity to reflect on time and memory. For those who want to know Liberec's history and appreciate its cultural heritage, visiting Gardens of Memories is a necessary experience.