Cmentarz w Krzyżu, Municipal cemetery in Tarnów, Poland
Cmentarz w Krzyżu is a municipal burial ground in Tarnów that extends across a large area with distinct sections. The grounds include designated military zones and a central chapel where services are held.
The cemetery was founded in 1928 and received its first burials that same November. Over the following decades, it became an important burial place for the city.
The cemetery reflects Tarnów's past through memorials to important citizens, including artists, activists, and religious figures who shaped the city's life. Visitors walking through can encounter these different graves and monuments that remember the contributions of these people.
The grounds are open to visitors during daylight hours and feature marked paths that make navigation easy. For specific information about burials or grave maintenance, visitors should check with the administration office.
The cemetery holds several military sections containing hundreds of graves of soldiers from both World Wars. These areas tell the story of the major conflicts that affected the region during the 20th century.
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