Martyrs' Cemetery (Korçë)

The Cemetery of the Martyrs, Varrezat e Dëshmorëve, or sometimes Heroes' Cemetery, is a cemetery located above the city of Korca, Albania.^[1] The cemetery features a large statue of a soldier with a raised fist, as a memory for fallen soldiers who died during World War II in Albania. The statue is located on top of the Rruga Mbledhja e Beratit.^[2]

There is also the French Military Cemetery, Korçë, Varrezat franceze në Korçë.

References

↑ Countries and their cultures: Volume 1 Melvin Ember, Carol R. Ember - 2001 "A historical cemetery of martyrs overlooking the city of Korce"
↑ http://www.inyourpocket.com/albania/korca/Sightseeing/Statues/Heroes--cemetery_49531v

Coordinates: 40°37′08″N 20°47′23″E / 40.61889°N 20.78972°E / 40.61889; 20.78972

Korçë

Landmarks	Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre Clock Tower of Korçë Monument of the National Fighter Themistokli Gërmenji Monument Monument to Atentatori Kristaq Rama Naim Frasheri Monument Partizani Monument Mihal Grameno Monument Naum Veqilharxhi Monument Mësentorja e Parë Shqipe Obelisk French Military Cemetery Elbasan Inn Old Bazaar of Korçë Iliaz Mirahori Mosque Bratko Museum Vangjush Mio's House Museum Resurrection Cathedral Oriental Art Museum National Archaeological Museum National Museum of Medieval Art Martyrs' Cemetery

Education	Fan Noli University Albanian National Lyceum Bangas Gymnasium

Archaeological sites	Kamenica Tumulus

Plains	Korçë Plain

Transport	Korçë Northwest Airport

Media	Gazeta Korça

Sports	KF Skënderbeu Korçë Skënderbeu Stadium

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