World War I Cemetery nr 171 in Łowczówek, World War I Cemetery in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
World War I Cemetery nr 171 in Łowczówek is a burial ground for soldiers who fell in 1914 and 1915, containing remains from multiple armies. The site sits on a hillside north of the village, features a stone chapel built in 1922 with a simple design, and holds individual and collective graves arranged in rows.
The cemetery was officially consecrated in 1922 when the chapel was completed, marking the end of World War I battles fought on these hills. The site commemorates the casualties from fighting between Austro-Hungarian, Russian, and Polish forces during 1914 and 1915.
The cemetery is accessed through a simple metal gate at the entrance and features clearly marked pathways between the graves for easy navigation. The site is open to visitors at all times, though the exposed hillside offers little shelter, so bring appropriate clothing and allow time to walk the full grounds respectfully.
The cemetery was built on land donated by a Jewish landowner named Weksler, an uncommon gesture during wartime that reflects local ties across communities. The layout was designed by architects Siegfried Heller and Heinrich Scholz, with construction carried out by Austro-Hungarian army units.
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