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Wildlife thrives in Vienna's historic cemetery

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Ariane Dörendahl
August 11, 2025

The Vienna Central Cemetery is a natural refuge for many animal species. Between the graves of Beethoven and Falco, deer and protected wildlife live peacefully in Austria's capital.

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