Landmark
Cemetery of the Defenders of Lwów
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The Cemetery of the Defenders of Lwów is a poignant memorial site honoring Polish soldiers who died in the Polish-Ukrainian War (1918–1919). The cemetery features rows of white crosses and a striking central monument: a tall stone pillar crowned with a bronze eagle, symbolizing Polish resilience. Visitors can walk among the graves, many marked with personal inscriptions, and reflect on the site's historical significance. The cemetery also includes a small chapel and a memorial wall with names of the fallen.
Don't miss
- The central monument with a bronze eagle atop a stone pillar
- Rows of white crosses with individual soldier names and dates
- The memorial wall inscribed with names of the fallen defenders
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cemetery of the Defenders of Lwów
You can see Cemetery of the Defenders of Lwów on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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