Jerome Melgar
5 months ago
Came here on a Sunday afternoon (LSOB). I didn't come here to visit a loved one (as I don't know anyone buried here), but came to experience the cemetery overall.
Nestled between Glendale, Glassell Park and Atwater Village is this cemetery perched on a hill. You drive around different points of the cemetery and get views of Griffith Park, Glendale, Eagle Rock and peeks of the DTLA skyline. There's so much to explore and it's so serene. They have a beautiful art museum thats culminated with the Hall of the Crucifixion-Resurrection painted by Jan Styka and Robert Clark. Insanely large painting mounted on a wall. The story and description are very beautiful and emotional. You can also visit different mausoleum that are inspired by the Renaissance Era.
Overall, a fantastic place to visit to experience beauty within the mortal, art and history. A must for religious, historical and artistic fans.
wa “Omniwar” w
8 months ago
I happened to stumble upon this cemetery park by pure chance while exploring the old Pasadena. Supremely serene and tranquil, perfect for a scenic drive or a leisure stroll. This place has plenty of imported Italian marble; even though they are replicas of Michelangelo, they are still meticulously crafted. Every public building has free admission. The internal museum is actually very much underrated and contains some early American paintings and artifacts.
★★★★★Coming here brings me peace and tranquility. Sometimes, I park my car at a high vantage point with a great view and spend time looking through the telescope at Griffith Park Observatory, Glendale, and downtown LA. I also occasionally visit here for funerals of acquaintances. The scenery is beautiful, the breeze is gentle, and I often stop by whenever I have time.
★★★★★The temple, the museum and the grounds in general have great artwork and statues. One of the best free things to do in the Los Angeles area.
esthereatsmore
6 months ago
Forest Lawn impressed us with its magnificent paintings… standing before two great masterpieces, one the biggest I’ve ever seen.
