Motta St. Anastasia German military cemetery

Motta St. Anastasia German military cemetery is a memorial site for fallen soldiers from World War II in Sicily, with several courtyards containing underground crypts beneath stone markers. The grounds span roughly 44 by 30 meters and are divided into distinct sections to organize the burials.

The cemetery was established in 1965 as a memorial site for German soldiers who died during the 1943 Sicily campaign. It was created after the war ended to honor those lost in the fighting.

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

The cemetery is accessible from the parking area via marked paths that guide you through the grounds. An information center on site allows visitors to look up details about those buried there.

The first courtyard holds a mass grave beneath an elevated stone slab containing 31 soldiers, including three who remain unidentified. This memorial serves as a quiet reminder of those lost without names.

Location: Motta Sant'Anastasia

Inception: September 28, 1965

GPS coordinates: 37.52516,14.98974

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30