Farny Cemetery in Białystok () is a

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cemetery. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Białystok, and is located in the Wygoda district.

History

200px, View of the cemetery It was founded in 1886 by priest dean Wilhelm Szwarc. In 1888, a chapel was built in the cemetery opposite the main gate. The cemetery is home to, among others, the soldiers who participated in the

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Notable burials

A number of notable people from the city's history were buried in the cemetery, such as Andrzej Lussa and

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References

External links

* {{Białystok Cemeteries in Białystok