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Stone, silence and solstice light: The hidden histories of Laeken Cemetery

Stone, silence and solstice light: The hidden histories of Laeken Cemetery

Laeken Cemetery tells a tale far richer than mere mourning. It is where opera divas lie beside surgeons, the summer sun casts hearts in stone, and a forgotten funerary workshop preserves the artistry of death. We take a stroll among the tombs, catacombs and quiet marvels of the necropolis.

Thursday, 19 June 2025
By  Hugh Dow
Stone, silence and solstice light: The hidden histories of Laeken Cemetery
Laeken Cemetery

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