# Patras First Municipal Cemetery cultural recognition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/patras-first-municipal-cemetery-cultural-recognition
> Updated: 2026-09-27T16:31:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The First Municipal Cemetery of Patras has been recognized as part of the Cultural Route of European Cemeteries for 2025 and has joined the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE). Established in 1880, the site contains historical landmarks and graves linked to the 1821 Revolution.

To celebrate this inclusion, the Municipality of Patras is organizing a ceremony featuring musical performances by the Thanasis Tsipinakis String Night Orchestra. The event will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and a sculpture titled ‘In the place of my heart’. Created by sculptor Emilia Gioula-Giannopoulou using Mani marble, the sculpture is intended to serve as a symbol of eternal memory.

## Claims

- The Municipality of Patras is organizing an event at the 1st Municipal Cemetery. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 1st Municipal Cemetery of Patras joined the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE) in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sculptor Emilia Gioula-Giannopoulou donated the marble sculpture ‘In the place of my heart’ to the cemetery. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event will feature the unveiling of a commemorative plaque marking the cemetery's inclusion in the European cultural heritage map. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The sculpture is made of Mani marble and depicts an anatomically correct heart. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Patras to unveil commemorative plaque and sculpture at 1st Municipal Cemetery

The Municipality of Patras will unveil a commemorative plaque and a donated marble sculpture at the 1st Municipal Cemetery to celebrate its inclusion in the European cultural heritage map.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patras-to-unveil-commemorative-plaque-and-sculpture-at-1st-municipal-cemetery

### 2026-09-23: Patras First Municipal Cemetery joins European cultural heritage map

The First Municipal Cemetery of Patras has joined the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe, gaining recognition on the European Cultural Route for its historical and cultural value.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patras-first-municipal-cemetery-joins-european-cultural-heritage-map

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