New York Marble Cemetery

This historic cemetery built in 1830 is one of the East Village's most overlooked public spaces, probably because it's only open every fourth Sunday from April to October. Spread over a modest area behind magnificent wrought-iron gates, the non-sectarian burial ground holds more than 2,000 New Yorkers. All the dearly departed are housed in underground marble vaults and the names are marked by plaques along the perimeter walls. Not to be confused with the New York City Marble Cemetery located down the street, it is one of two very tranquil places in the busy East Village.