The Prague Cemetery is the third largest cemetery in Stuttgart in terms of its 21 hectares. However, with 29,000 graves, it is the largest cemetery in Stuttgart. It consists of a general section for all religions and an Israelite section.
The Prague Cemetery was opened in 1873. In 2003, a burial site for miscarried children was inaugurated. Another special feature for Stuttgart is the possibility of burying urns in the columbarium.
The central element is the two cross-shaped axes. A transverse axis, which in earlier times was lined with chestnut trees, and a main axis. The latter is bordered by the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and the unique Art Nouveau crematorium (and columbarium). The crematorium was designed by Wilhelm Scholter and opened in April 1907.
The cemetery is considered a cultural monument and is one of the most important green spaces in the city of Stuttgart. It is also included in the plans for the Stuttgart 21 project. Its dense tree population prevents it from cooling down significantly at night, as is the case in parks with more open planting.
Many well-known personalities are buried on the site. In addition to Willi Baumeister and Eduard Mörike, these include the famous opera singer Anna Sutter and the chocolate manufacturer Eduard Otto Moser.
