Motta St. Anastasia German military cemetery

The German Military Cemetery stretches across an area of 44 by 30 meters, containing five courtyards that house fallen soldiers in underground crypts beneath stone markers.

This cemetery, inaugurated in September 1965, holds 4,561 German soldiers who lost their lives during the Sicilian campaign of World War II in 1943.

The cemetery organizes fallen soldiers by Sicilian provinces, with dedicated courtyards for Palermo, Caltanissetta, Messina, and Catania regions reflecting local geographical connections.

Visitors can access name records of the deceased at the information center and follow marked paths from the parking area to explore the memorial grounds.

The first courtyard, named Kameradengrab, contains a mass grave of 31 soldiers beneath an elevated stone slab, including three unidentified individuals.

Location: Motta Sant'Anastasia

Inception: September 28, 1965

GPS coordinates: 37.52516,14.98974

Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:27