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Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.
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genuinely the most beautiful cemetery I have been to so far, which is generally not a lot considering this is only the second one but this place is amazing
it's peaceful, it's beautiful, the artistry shown with the mausoleums and tombstones is also incredible to look at
if I lived around here I'd go here everyday
it's peaceful, it's beautiful, the artistry shown with the mausoleums and tombstones is also incredible to look at
if I lived around here I'd go here everyday
Hands down, my favorite place in the city. It’s absolutely gorgeous in all seasons; great place to explore, and learn history, and see nature all without leaving Brooklyn. They have a great selection of amazing tours for those who’d like a deeper dive into history. But even without it’s a perfect place for a stroll and to get away from the hustle.
It's a place I like to see less reviews understand people because the cemetery doesn't exactly treat it as a real attraction. I went a few times a week and didn't find many people. Saw the trees, plants, statues and various birds inside. I feel like I can accept it as a place of interest. There are also interesting places of interest that have stories to tell.
It is not even inferior to the adjacent Prospect Park, after all, this cemetery is also large. There are just no big lakes and a few medium-sized river pools. You can also experience climbing in it, with many winding paths. You can also go to the high slope like a hill, you can see the whole Manhattan, in the high place can see the Brooklyn city look.
It is not even inferior to the adjacent Prospect Park, after all, this cemetery is also large. There are just no big lakes and a few medium-sized river pools. You can also experience climbing in it, with many winding paths. You can also go to the high slope like a hill, you can see the whole Manhattan, in the high place can see the Brooklyn city look.
Interesting place to have a walk. There is an office where you can get a map with different types of walk around the cemetery, so you can choose yourself what you are interested in- natural walk, art&architecture walk and history walk. For each stop you can find a small explanation on the map.
We came around 9.30 am on Sunday, office was closed, but we found maps outside. Restrooms clean and tidy, were open.
I found a lot of trees there, such as Japanese cherry and magnolia. I believe this place would be beautiful in spring.
Walking at this place feels more like museum, not cemetery.
Would visit again.
We came around 9.30 am on Sunday, office was closed, but we found maps outside. Restrooms clean and tidy, were open.
I found a lot of trees there, such as Japanese cherry and magnolia. I believe this place would be beautiful in spring.
Walking at this place feels more like museum, not cemetery.
Would visit again.
Went for a walk in the entire cemetery on a winter morning.
I wanted a place to clear my thoughts and breath fresh air.
There is a lot of history, architect and many walking lanes that you can follow and get yourself immersed.
I wanted a place to clear my thoughts and breath fresh air.
There is a lot of history, architect and many walking lanes that you can follow and get yourself immersed.
I know when thinking of activities, visiting a cemetery is usually not first on the list, but this is definitely a place you should visit. I first came here 2 years ago during the beginning of autumn. I returned again today. It is really really spectacular. There's many trails, a pond , tons of history, they even have tours . It is extremely peaceful, today I even saw groups of families taking pictures, hiking , enjoying the architecture sitting on the bench, praying and just walking about. Again it's a cemetery so be respectful but if you want to take in all of the gorgeous Fall Foliage and you don't want to go to the usual parks with the massive crowds this is definitely a great place to get some fantastic autumn photos.
History, Sculpture Garden, Peaceful Retreat and an excellent place(hilly)for an aerobic hike.
