Polish Cemetery at Bologna
Polish Cemetery at Bologna, Military cemetery near San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy
Description
The Polish Cemetery in Bologna is a military burial ground with more than 1,400 graves of soldiers and officers from World War II. The site was designed by Polish professionals and features a structured layout with memorials and marked burial areas.
History
The cemetery was founded in 1946 to honor Polish troops who fought during the Italian campaign from 1944 to 1945. This period marked the involvement of Polish forces in the liberation of northern Italy from occupation.
Culture
The site was designed by Polish engineers and reflects military values important to the nation, visible in how the grounds are laid out and maintained. The careful design shows the respect paid to those who died far from home.
Practical
The cemetery is located at Via Dozza Giuseppe 32 in Bologna and welcomes visitors who wish to pay respects to the fallen. It is worth allowing enough time to walk through the grounds and experience the site fully.
Did you know?
Polish soldiers were among the first Allied troops to reach Bologna and played a key role in freeing the city. Their contribution to this region is less known locally than it is remembered in Poland.
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