Bartossen German war cemetery, War cemetery in Bartosze, Poland
The Bartossen German War Cemetery contains individual graves marked by stone crosses across a 5-hectare area in the Warmian-Masurian region of Poland.
After its initial establishment for 84 German soldiers from World War I, the cemetery expanded to accommodate approximately 20,000 military personnel from World War II.
The cemetery grounds feature three wooden crosses from the original World War I burial site, maintaining connections to military remembrance traditions.
Visitors can reach the cemetery by following Route 16 westward toward Olsztyn, with designated parking areas available near the entrance.
In 2017, the cemetery received 2,974 additional remains, including civilians who died from illness and hunger in Soviet prisoner camps.
Location: Bartosze
Official opening: August 9, 2003
GPS coordinates: 53.81737,22.27412
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:36
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