Kudjape Cemetery, cemetery in Estonia
Kudjape Cemetery is a burial ground on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia that has been in use since the late 1700s. The grounds hold marble gravestones, several chapels with classical entrance gates built in 1848, and memorial areas dedicated to soldiers from different eras.
This burial ground was founded in the late 1700s and developed into an important memorial site for the region. During the 20th century, sections were added for German and Soviet soldiers who died during wartime, with renovations in the 1980s and 1990s modernizing the facilities.
This burial ground has served the local community for more than two centuries as a place to remember the dead. The stone sculptures and monuments show traditional craftsmanship that reflects how families honored their loved ones across generations.
This burial ground is open year-round and can be visited at any time without restrictions. Visitors should remain respectful as this is a place of remembrance, and pathways through the grounds allow for easy walking and exploration.
This site contains graves of more than 1200 German soldiers alongside Soviet soldiers, with many sharing gravestones that bear two names or simply read 'Unknown Soldier'. An iron cross with stone columns displays the names of around 1000 missing soldiers whose remains have yet to be located.
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