White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres

Name: White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
Address: Ypres, Belgium

#14 among attractions in Ypres

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White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres

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White House Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front in Belgium. ()

Established: 1915 (109 years ago)Coordinates: 50°51'43"N, 2°53'56"E

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White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Menin Gate, Ypres Cloth Hall, St Martin's Cathedral, In Flanders Fields Museum.

0.8 miSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Menin Gate, Ypres
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0.9 miSW
Reconstructed cloth market from 1304
Ypres Cloth Hall, Ypres
25 min walk • The Ypres Cloth Hall, located in the heart of the city of Ypres, Belgium, stands as a testament to the region's rich medieval history and its resilience through the devastating events of the 20th century. This grand structure, originally built in the 13th century, was...
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Martin's Cathedral, Ypres
24 min walk • St Martin's Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady, stands as a beacon of historical and architectural significance in the city of Ypres, Belgium. With its roots stretching back to the 13th century, this remarkable church has witnessed the ebb and flow of...
1 miSW
Displays on WWI and regular events
In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres
25 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ypres, Belgium, the In Flanders Fields Museum offers a poignant journey through the history of World War I. Situated in the iconic Cloth Hall, which was almost entirely destroyed during the war and later meticulously reconstructed, the...
1.3 miNW
Memorial
Site John McCrae
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1 miSW
Church
Saint George's Memorial Church, Ypres
25 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ypres, Belgium, Saint George's Memorial Church stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. This dignified church was built in the aftermath of the conflict, serving as a tribute to the fallen soldiers...
1.3 miNW
Cemetery, Historical place
Essex Farm Cemetery, Ypres
33 min walk • Essex Farm Cemetery stands as a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of World War I, located near the city of Ypres in Belgium. This solemn site is the final resting place for soldiers who fought in the surrounding Flanders fields, a region that witnessed some of...
1.3 miS
Cemetery
Ramparts Cemetery, Ypres
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1.1 miSW
Cemetery
Ypres Reservoir Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres
28 min walk • Ypres Reservoir Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front.
1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum Godshuis Belle, Ypres
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0.9 miW
Cemetery
Duhallow ADS Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Ypres
24 min walk • Duhallow ADS Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located near Ypres on the Western Front in Belgium.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include La Brique Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries, Ypres (7 min walk), Ypres Town Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery and Extension, Ypres (15 min walk), Menin Gate, Ypres (20 min walk), Abbey of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Nieuwe Plant, Ypres (21 min walk).

How to get to White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to White House Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery:

Bus

Ieper Jan Ypermanziekenhuis • Lines: 95 (8 min walk)
Sint-Jan Dorp • Lines: 95 (9 min walk)

Train

Station Ieper (35 min walk)
Ieper (36 min walk)