10 Must-See Cemeteries Around the World

Studio founders, stars, directors, and others who make up the heart of Hollywood lie at this historic landmark. Paramount Studios was even built on part of the original Hollywood Cemetery, where it still operates today. Many events take place here, including movie nights and concerts.

This National Historic Landmark was founded in 1838 and is the second greatest popular tourist attraction in the nation after Niagara Falls. Located in Brooklyn, Green-Wood Cemetery spans 478 scenic acres. Its popularity even sparked the idea of Central Park in New York City.

The Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris is both a park and shrine. It's the most visited in the city and many notable people such as pianist Frédéric Chopin and writer Oscar Wilde rest here. Visitors will see all burial styles, from Gothic graves to ancient mausoleums.

Its gorgeous location and sculpture memorials make Waverley Cemetery iconic beyond Sydney. Founded in 1877, it's also one of the oldest cemeteries in the city.

Highgate Cemetery in North London was considered a popular and fashionable burial site among the affluent. One of the most famous figures to be buried here is Karl Marx, who lies in the extended East Cemetery. It was abandoned after World War II and it wasn't until 1975 that efforts to conserve the site began.

Panteón Antiguo was founded in the 16th century right outside the city of Oaxaca. The most noteworthy event here is the Day of the Dead, when visitors gather to welcome their loved ones who are believed to find their way back the next couple days. The celebration consists of food and festive decorations, including candles and figurines.

An outdoor museum and cemetery, Milan's Monumental Cemetery is a sight to behold. Sculptures created by great artists in the 1900s can be found throughout its 61 acres, as well as tombs of notable families and figures.

Okunoin Cemetery, which surrounds Mount Koya, is the largest in Japan. A famous mausoleum of a monk named Kobo Daishi is located at its center, lit by thousands of lanterns. The graveyard also features unusual headstones such as giant spaceships and cups as a nod to some of the deceased's former professions.

The oldest of seven New Orleans cemeteries that are operated by the city, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a popular site for pop culture. The Mayfair witches in Anne Rice's The Witching Hour have their own tomb, although they're fictional characters. Music videos and movies have been filmed here, including the thriller Double Jeopardy.

Nicknamed The City of the Dead, La Recoleta Cemetery is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Buenos Aires. The cemetery looks as though it was designed after a city with alleyways, streets, and plazas. Over 6,400 tombs that range from grand to simple mausoleums can be found throughout the site.