Bellu's Garden of Souls
Discover stories of old and dive into Romanian culture, architecture and much more
Bellu’s history dates back 1858 when local authorities relocated all cemeteries beyond the city limits due to heightened cholera risks.
The Cemetery, also called “Bellu’s Garden of Souls” was founded on the domain of an orchard with oranges. The first “inhabitants” of the “Souls Garden” were brought from other cemeteries situated around the churches.
Over time, the cemetery transformed into a remarkable open-air gallery, featuring almost 200 striking funeral sculptures and tombstones designed by renowned artists of the era, now esteemed as historical monuments.
Many of the tombs are works of art, created by famous artists or architects such as D. Paciurea, Rafaello Romanelli, Karl Stork, Frederik Stork and Ion Mincu
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Bellu houses the tombs of many notable Romanian personalities. From writers, poets, songwriters, and artists to politicians and diplomats of Romania, and also, inventors, mathematicians, flight pioneers and so on and so forth.
In its enduring stillness, the Bellu Cemetery indeed serves as a living museum, reflecting not just the mortality of life but also the immortality of history, art, and human spirit. Hence, a visit to this open-air gallery offers an invaluable opportunity to delve into the intriguing past and the rich historical tapestry of Bucharest, allowing visitors to walk along the timeline of its heritage. The Bellu Cemetery, hence, occupies a unique space in Bucharest’s cultural milieu, not for its morbidity, but for its embodiment of the city’s historical and artistic legacy.
Over time, the cemetery transformed into a remarkable open-air gallery, featuring almost 200 striking funeral sculptures and tombstones designed by renowned artists of the era, now esteemed as historical monuments.
Many of the tombs are works of art, created by famous artists or architects such as D. Paciurea, Rafaello Romanelli, Karl Stork, Frederik Stork and Ion Mincu.
What’s the best way not to get lost in the cemetery?
Make sure to check the interactive map of Bellu’s Cemetery BELOW showing the graveyard’s avenues, lanes, and most important, all 126 divisions.
The cemetery is open every day from 8:30 AM to 8 PM, with visiting hours varying on public holidays. If you’re interested in history and culture, a visit to Bellu Cemetery is a must!
How to get there
🚌 You can take buses numbered 116, 141, 232, or 323
🚋 Trams 11, 7, 19, and 25 also stop nearby
🚇 The Eroii Revoluției subway station is just a few hundred meters away
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