Sevastopol - Goncharne German War Cemetery

Sevastopol's Goncharne German War Cemetery is a burial ground for German military personnel arranged in rows with stone markers displaying names and ranks of the deceased. The site includes memorial structures and maintained pathways that guide visitors through the grounds.

The cemetery was established in 2001 to commemorate soldiers who died during the 1941-1942 Siege of Sevastopol, one of World War II's longest and costliest battles on the Eastern Front. These graves preserve memory of those who fell in one of the war's most intense sieges.

The cemetery serves as a meeting place where people from different nations gather to honor those who died in combat. This shared space shows how remembrance can bridge divides between countries.

The grounds are accessible to visitors and maintain digital records where you can look up information about specific burials. It helps to do some research beforehand or ask for guidance on site if you are searching for a particular grave.

The cemetery uses stone from local Crimean quarries in its construction, creating a direct connection between the memorial and the regional landscape. This choice of material links the fallen to the land where they rest.

Location: Sevastopol

Location: Goncharne

Official opening: September 2001

GPS coordinates: 44.47083,33.70611

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01