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Fluntern Cemetery

I trammed up above the city of Zurich to Fluntern Cemetery to see James Joyce’s grave. While there, I became preoccupied with the little Giacometti-esque sculptures that adorned many of the graves.

By The Taphotourist

"Time is, time was, but time shall be no more."

― James Joyce

Fluntern Cemetery

Fluntern Cemetery

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Fluntern Cemetery

A typical Swiss cemetery plot is cleared after 25 years.

Fluntern Cemetery

Fluntern Cemetery

What are these photos about?

Fluntern Cemetery

Individuals can reserve a spot for themselves inside long-forgotten tombs. This helps to keep centuries-old graves and tombstones from falling into disrepair.

Fluntern Cemetery

Fluntern Cemetery

What are these photos about?

Fluntern Cemetery

Fluntern Cemetery

There are 51 graves in this cemetery, many of which are adorned with freestanding sculptures.

Fluntern Cemetery

Fluntern Cemetery

What are these photos about?

Fluntern Cemetery

Fluntern Cemetery

What are these photos about?

Fluntern Cemetery

Footnotes

I have a great love for cemeteries and the various kinds of graves around the world

FootNotes

I have a great love for cemeteries and the various kinds of graves around the world

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