Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives (Jerusalem)

Rising to an altitude of 800 metres, the Mount of Olives is part of the Judean Mountains and provides a splendid view of Jerusalem. The cemetery of this sacred place is believed to have been founded 3,000 years ago and is the gravesite of approximately 150,000 souls.

Notre-Dame-de-Belmont cemetery in Quebec City (Canada)

Approximately 200 personalities who have left their mark on the history of Quebec City are buried at Notre-Dame-de-Belmont cemetery, in the Sainte-Foy borough of this city. This magnificent garden cemetery, created in 1859, is home to many mature trees, some of which are over 300 years old. A tour is held there twice a week.

Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris (France)

The largest cemetery in Paris is comprised of 70,000 burial plots and approximately 5,000 trees. It is recognized as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in France, with true works of funerary art. You can visit the graves of such great names as Honoré de Balzac, Marcel Proust, Molière, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison and Frédéric Chopin.

Boleskine Cemetery on the shores of Loch Ness in the Highlands (Scotland)

Boleskine Cemetery is located on the southeast side of Loch Ness. Its beautifully carved, moss-covered graves give it a pastoral appearance that complements its view of the gentle loch forest. And who knows, maybe you'll see Nessie pop its head out of the lake!

The Cimitirul Vesel in Săpânța (Romania)

The Cimitirul Vesel ("joyful cemetery" in Romanian) is located in northern Romania. Its approximately 800 graves were created by sculptor Ion Stan Pątraş from 1935 to 1977. His apprentice Dumitru Pop subsequently took over. The steles are painted a bright blue and decorated with bright colours. What a very cheerful way to honour life!

Morne-à-l'Eau cemetery (Guadeloupe)

A true work of design, this cemetery is built high on the slopes of a natural amphitheater. Families often hire an architect to erect the burial site of a loved one there. On November 1 and 2, during the Feast of the Dead, candles light up the 1800 graves in a magical atmosphere.

The Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

The refined architecture of this area recalls the elegance of the Haussmann buildings in the French capital. That's why it is called La Recoleta "Little Paris". It is also home to the most famous cemetery in Buenos Aires. The impressive marble mausoleums in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic styles make it a true funerary museum.

The Okuno-in of Mount Kōya (Japan)

The Okuno-in cemetery is the largest in Japan. It is located on Mount Koya, 800 metres above sea level, and features 200,000 tombs among centuries-old cedar trees. This sacred mountain is the site of 117 Buddhist temples. Here you can visit the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, one of the founders of the Shingon Buddhist school.