This Stockholm cemetery was created between 1917 and 1920 by two young architects, Asplund and Lewerentz, on the site of former gravel pits overgrown with pine trees. The design blends vegetation and architectural elements, taking advantage of irregularities in the site to create a landscape that is finely adapted to its function. It has had a profound influence in many countries of the world.
Criteria for inclusion as a World Heritage Site
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| ii | To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design. | All |
| iv | To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history. | All |
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
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| Viking Line en fi ru sv | 4.5km | site_izi | |||
| Red Buses – Gustav III Tour en ru sv | 5.2km | site_izi | |||
| Viking Line en sv | 4.5km | site_izi | |||
| Engelska en sv | 4.7km | site_izi | |||
| World Heritage the Woodland Cemetery — Official Audio Guide in English en sv | 0.4km | site_izi | |||
| ‘Highway’ | 2019 | 4.6km | site_ao | ||
| Katarina Elevator | 2018 | 5.2km | site_ao | ||
| Johanneshov Sconce | 2018 | 2.6km | site_ao | ||
| Snösätra Wall of Fame | 2018 | 4.3km | site_ao | ||
| Markuskyrkan | 2.1km | site_brutalism |
About the source: UNESCO
Within UNESCO's broad remit, this specialised agency of the UN works towards international cooperation agreements to secure the world's cultural and natural heritage, designating venues of exceptional value as World Heritage Sites.