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Jan 18, 2008
4.5 of 5 stars based on 7 votes
1. Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL
http://www.americanpresidents.org/places/16b.asp
Abraham Lincoln's burial place
2. Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
President Kennedy is buried here, his gravesite is marked by an eternal flame
3. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, London, England
There are 18 British monarchs that are buried here as well as many statesmen. There are memorials to Chaucer, Browning, Dickens and others in the "Poet's Corner"
4. Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Roman Forum (Foro Romano), Rome, Lazio
In the forum you can see the remains of the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated. This is a popular spot for people to leave flowers.
5. Napoleon's Tomb
Napoleon's Tomb, Paris, Ile-de-France
Huge tomb for a little man!
6. Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta)
Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta), Buenos Aires, Capital Federal District
You can't miss Eva Peron's ("Evita's") grave because to this day it is completely covered in flowers and cards.
7. Christ Church Cemetary, Philadelphia
http://www.christchurchphila.org/Historic_Christ_Church/Burial_Ground...
Benjamin Franklin's gravesite
8. Westwood Memorial Park
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California
The big Hollywood stars that are buried here include Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin and Truman Capote.
9. Pere-Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise)
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise), Paris, Ile-de-France
Lots of famous people buried here, but the most popular of course is Jim Morrison. Beautiful cemetery...
10. William Wallace plaque at St. Bart's hospital, London
http://www.braveheart.co.uk/macbrave/history/monument/wallace/st-bart...
This plaque is on an outside wall of St. Bart's hospital in the Smithfield area of London. It marks (near) the spot where William Wallace ("Braveheart") was tortured and executed in 1305.
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