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Apr
18
Thu
International Conference on Cemetery Studies @ Harokopio University
Apr 18 – Apr 20 all-day
International Conference on Cemetery Studies @ Harokopio University | Kallithea | Greece

The International Conference on Cemetery Studies, organized by the Harokopio University in collaboration with the University of York, will take place from 18 to 20 April 2024 at the Harokopio University in Athens, Greece.

The event will bring together a wide spread of academics, presenting their latest research findings concerning various aspects of cemeteries (end of 18th century onwards), including history, art and culture, anthropology, geography, social studies, and cemetery tourism.

The conference fee is 30 euros (15 euros for doctoral students). The fee includes a light lunch, refreshments, and a guided tour in the historical cemetery of Athens. 

Click here to see the full program

May
24
Fri
Week of Discovering European Cemeteries
May 24 – Jun 2 all-day
Week of Discovering European Cemeteries

An annual event aimed at raising awareness of the importance of significant cemeteries. Exhibitions, concerts, guided tours, seminars, workshops and other activities take place. 

It is organised by the Association of Significant Cemeteries  in Europe.  

To date, not many Jewish cemeteries are part of the Association — but there are many significant Jewish cemeteries.

 

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