Symbolic Cemetery at Popradské Pleso, Memorial cemetery in High Tatras, Slovakia
Stone blocks and wooden crosses mark this mountain cemetery near Popradské Pleso lake, containing over 370 commemorative plaques for deceased mountaineers.
The cemetery was established on August 11, 1940, following the vision of Czech painter Otakar Štáfl to consolidate memorial plaques previously scattered across accident sites.
Each commemorative plaque tells the story of climbers who lost their lives in the Tatra Mountains, serving as a reminder of nature's power.
The site stands at 1525 meters above sea level on the slope of Ostrva mountain, with a 6-meter cross and chapel marking its entrance.
The administration permits only ten new memorial plaques annually due to space limitations and preservation of the site's character.
Location: Vysoké Tatry
Inception: August 11, 1940
GPS coordinates: 49.14900,20.07940
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:13
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