Powązki Military Cemetery, Military cemetery in Warsaw, Poland
The cemetery extends over 24 hectares in the Żoliborz district, containing thousands of graves arranged in designated military sections.
The cemetery, established in 1912 as a military burial ground, transformed into Poland's national cemetery after the country regained independence in 1918.
The cemetery serves as the final resting place for numerous Polish military personnel, artists, scientists, and political figures from different periods.
Visitors can access the cemetery from April to September between 7:00 and 20:00, and from October to March between 8:00 and sunset.
The cemetery's section 'Ł' contains graves of political prisoners executed during the Stalinist period, discovered through archaeological research.
Location: Żoliborz
Location: Warsaw
Inception: 1912
Opening Hours: April-September 07:00-20:00; October-March 08:00-sunset
Website: http://cmentarzekomunalne.com.pl/cmentarz_wojs.html
GPS coordinates: 52.25833,20.95306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49
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