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Italian Military Cemetery at Munich Waldfriedhof

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Italian Military Cemetery at Munich Waldfriedhof

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Italian Military Cemetery at Munich Waldfriedhof

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Waldfriedhof, Schloss Fürstenried und Sendlinger Wald

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  • Location: Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    March 13, 2021

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    "The Italian military cemetery, which was inaugurated in 1922 and has existed in its current form since 1960, is also a place of remembrance of Nazi crimes.
    In addition to deceased Italian prisoners of war from the First World War, almost 1,500 Italians who perished in Munich from 1939 to 1945 were buried here.
    These were not only prisoners of war, but also people who had been deported to Germany for forced labor. Prisoners of the Dachau concentration camp who died of the consequences of imprisonment shortly after liberation were also laid to rest here. "
    by Dr. Guido Hoyer
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    The Cimitero Militare Italiano with graves of 3249 Italians is located in the new part of the Munich forest cemetery. It was created in 1922 for Italian soldiers who died in captivity during the First World War. After the Second World War, Italians who were initially buried in other Bavarian cemeteries were amalgamated here. A large memorial stone commemorates the Italian victims of both wars. There are also newer monuments to the deceased marines and mountain troops.
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    September 12, 2021

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    As a memorial to the endless number of war dead, such places - usually referred to as "war cemeteries" or "soldiers' cemeteries" - are still very important today. "Now, Lord, …
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    Path Through the Cemetery – Old funeral parlor loop from Klinikum Großhadern

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 600 m

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    Location: Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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