Futapass German military cemetery, War cemetery at Futa Pass in Firenzuola, Italy
Futapass German military cemetery is a memorial site with approximately 16,000 granite headstones distributed across 72 natural lawns. A 2,000-meter spiral wall with 67 crosses encircles the grounds and frames the entire space.
The site was created to honor around 30,000 German soldiers who died during World War II. Many fell during the fighting for the Gothic Line in late summer 1944 in this mountain region.
The site honors those who died in the conflict and creates a space for remembrance of wartime losses. Visitors encounter a solemn setting with a Court of Honor and pyramid-shaped structures that give the memorial its dignified character.
The cemetery sits at the summit of Futa Pass in the Apennines and is reached via Via San Lacopo a Castro. Visitors should allow time to explore the expansive grounds and wear sturdy shoes, as the terrain is hilly and spread across a large area.
Within the complex stands the Cervia Room, a special chamber preserving gravestones from an earlier cemetery by the sea. This collection links the current site to original burial locations and keeps their memory alive.
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