Kriegsgräberstätte Bitburg-Kolmeshöhe
Kriegsgräberstätte Bitburg-Kolmeshöhe, War cemetery and cultural monument in Bitburg, Germany.
Description
Kriegsgräberstätte Bitburg-Kolmeshöhe is a war cemetery located on a gentle slope between Bitburg and the Bitburg-Stahl district, set within a forested landscape. The grounds hold thousands of grave markers arranged in neat rows with an octagonal limestone tower positioned as the central memorial focal point.
History
The cemetery was established in 1930 as a memorial for World War I casualties. Over time it expanded to include thousands of World War II soldiers and civilian victims from the conflicts.
Culture
The cemetery serves as a place where visitors pause to remember the fallen from different nations and conflicts. The orderly layout of graves and the octagonal tower create a contemplative setting for remembrance and reflection.
Practical
The cemetery is located west of Bitburg and is directly accessible from Federal Road 257, positioned between the rivers Kyll and Nims. The grounds are well maintained and easy to navigate on foot for all visitors.
Did you know?
The octagonal limestone tower was built in 1912, decades before the cemetery itself was established on the site. A 1985 visit by Ronald Reagan and Helmut Kohl drew international attention due to the presence of graves of Waffen-SS members among the burial grounds.
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