Book in French. — Forget everything you thought you knew about cemeteries. Behind the gates of Uccle's Dieweg lies not a somber place, but a living sanctuary of memory, nature, and extraordinary stories.
For the first time, a single volume traces the complete and unpublished history of this exceptional site. Combining painstaking research with rich illustrations, this book reveals:
- The captivating history of the site: from the "Cemetery War" to Brussels' political rivalries.
- Forgotten news items and remarkable lives: tragedies, prominent figures, and intriguing anecdotes that defined their era.
- Heritage and rituals: the role of the Jewish community, the historic morgue, tomb symbolism, and the art of porcelain portraits.
Open this book and discover all the secrets of a unique heritage.
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