Beach Head War Cemetery

Beach Head War Cemetery is a poignant Commonwealth war cemetery located near the Anzio beachhead where Allied forces landed in January 1944. It contains the graves of 2,316 Commonwealth servicemen, most of whom died during the initial landings and subsequent fighting in the Anzio campaign. The cemetery is laid out in a peaceful, park-like setting with rows of white headstones, each bearing the soldier's name, rank, and regiment. A Cross of Sacrifice stands at the center, and a Stone of Remembrance marks the entrance. The cemetery is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, ensuring immaculate grounds and flower beds. Visitors often note the quiet dignity of the site, with many graves belonging to young soldiers from the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth nations. It offers a stark reminder of the human cost of war.

Don't miss

• The Cross of Sacrifice and Stone of Remembrance
• Graves of soldiers from multiple Commonwealth nations
• Immaculately maintained gardens and pathways
• Register of burials available at the entrance
• Proximity to the Anzio beachhead landing sites

Tickets & tours

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