Green-Wood Cemetery
Cementerio y Sitio histórico y protegido
Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
Los expertos de Time Out New York y The Wall Street Journal recomiendan este lugar
"Marge Raymond is a great tour (excursiones) guide!!"(2 Tips)
"yet peaceful (tranquilo) foliage scenes deep in the heart of Brooklyn."(4 Tips)
"statue of Minerva (estatua) for sweeping views of the harbor and islands."(5 Tips)
"Park (parques) somewhere in the center and venture out on foot."(2 Tips)
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Adam MNoviembre 9, 2018I went for a special night time event which was fantastic! it always happens around Halloween time so keep an eye out for tickets. it gets crowded so avoid the catacombs and check them out another day
eric bornemannOctubre 30, 2020One of the most amazing cemeteries. Fantastic history and amazing Victorian stone architecture in the mausoleums. Great place to walk around on a crisp fall day.
Autumn RayneAgosto 16, 2015as one of the largest cemeteries in the city and tree covered drives. nice place to take a walk through. they also do tours for the several famous individuals buried here. worth a look- Rally by EventbriteOctubre 20, 2016In addition to thousands of graves, Green-Wood Cemetery is also home to tons of morbid yet peaceful foliage scenes deep in the heart of Brooklyn. Leer más
- Will SchollNoviembre 20, 2015You can cover a lot more area if you drive in and cruise around. Park somewhere in the center and venture out on foot.
Despite what you may think, this place has an incredible history. It also has beautiful, well maintained grounds. Their events are often worth the expense.
amNewYorkJulio 21, 2013Historian Jim Mackin calls it “a treasure of nature with champion trees, four ponds, the highest point in Brooklyn and a large colony of monk parakeets that live in the spires of its entrance gates.”
Theresa RoldanMayo 22, 2016It's beautiful. Great place to roam around, but you can't jog...apparently. I guess that makes sense
- visit in the late spring when the flowers are in bloom
Jon SteinbackAbril 27, 2015looking for basquiat's grave? it's in lot 44603, on the left side of the line of small markers.
Andrea D.Abril 4, 2015Be sure to pick up a map to navigate the plots of famous people. Beautiful views and a great walk
Amy WhitneyAgosto 18, 2016Great views of downtown - if your heading to the gowanus and redhook I would recommend popping in.
Sarah CoulterDiciembre 31, 2013Great views of the city as you walk down toward the 25th St exit. Resident stork at the urn building was a nice surprise.
Kerri ReganOctubre 14, 2012A must-visit for musical theater fans.Leonard Bernstein and Fred Ebb are buried here, along with many other artists, actors and musicians.
Green-Wood CemeteryAbril 23, 2012Pick up a free map of Green-Wood at our guard booth (inside our Gothic Arch) at 25th St/5th Ave, main office and guard booth at 34th St/4th Ave and are available at our other 2 entrances on weekends.
Claudia FilthOctubre 31, 2015Sign up to their email newsletter to get an early heads up for some of their amazing events.
Untapped CitiesEnero 17, 2014Across the street from the cemetery, there is a small abandoned greenhouse from 1895. Check out this Victorian treasure before the restoration process begins! Leer más
Look up at the gatehouse at the main entrance on 5th Ave. A colony of Quaker Parrots, exotic transplants from South America, live in giant nests atop the spires.- Guest of a GuestOctubre 11, 2011Green-Wood Cemetery is the home to some of the city’s most famous deceased residents (DeWitt Clinton!). The cemetery also hosts events, like book readings and gothic tea parties. Leer más
Amanda GJulio 6, 2012There is a restroom in the chapel close to the 25th st entrance, right by the lake. The chapel is also lovely, but may be in use for services.
Angela BernardosAbril 11, 2013Beautiful Place! but they should indicate which doors are alwalys open and which ones closes sometimes :)
Brennan MarieNoviembre 1, 2016make sure to arrive before 4 if you need to use the database to look up a plot.
- bathrooms in the gatehouse on the east side of the fort hamilton parkway entrance
- animal sculptures in front of the tomb of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA
favorite bathroom in all of nyc is in the chapel - all marble. great place to do your thing+acoustics for singing are amazing.
HISTORYMarzo 30, 2010This cemetery opened in 1838 and has approximately 600,000 graves spread out over 478 acres. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
Jacob ShemkovitzAgosto 31, 2013Popular tourist attraction in the 1850s; most famous New Yorkers who died during the second half of the nineteenth century buried here
Pick up the maps at the main entrance on 5th Avenue to find some of the most unique and famous spots in the cemetery!
Green-Wood CemeteryJulio 20, 2012Did you know we now have our own app "Green-Wood Discover"? Go to our website,
Alyssa Hope ByrdJunio 7, 2010A beautiful cemetery to take a stroll through. Jean-Michel Basquiat, John La Farge, Henry Steinway, and many other notable people are buried here. Leer más- Green-Wood CemeteryAbril 23, 2012While you are visiting Green-Wood, why not become a fan too! Like us on Facebook:
JC Martinez-SifreOctubre 4, 2011Best spot to meditate for the harcore Buddhist: "The Bishop Tree" @40.656515,-73.994125
Time Out New YorkSeptiembre 10, 2010Visit the graves of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein and Mae West; and check out the 1911 chapel designed by the same firm behind Grand Central Terminal.
- fort hamilton entrance is open on the weekends
DoraJulio 23, 2010Visit the Statue of Minerva – she stands on the highest point in Brooklyn and looks across the harbor at another tall lady, the Statue of Liberty. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Maxim IlinOctubre 15, 2010Very interesting place, nothing spooky at all. It is more like a museum if anything. Highly recommended on a warm sunny day.- Green-Wood CemeteryJunio 10, 2010Did you know the Cemetery is 478 acres and over 5 miles in circumference? Come take a walk on the grounds today. Wear comfy shoes!
Giosue CarrOctubre 16, 2010Leonard Bernstein's simple but beautiful resting place is here just steps from Battle Hill and the statue of Minerva saluting Lady Liberty.
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