Norra begravningsplatsen | |
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![]() Northern Chapel at Norra begravningsplatsen. | |
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Established | 9 June 1827 [1] |
Location | |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 59°21′24″N18°1′9″E / 59.35667°N 18.01917°E |
Size | 62 hectare [1] |
No. of graves | 33,000 [1] |
Find a Grave | Norra begravningsplatsen |
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