Potijze Burial Ground Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

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Potijze Burial Ground 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. ()

Coordinates: 50°51'36"N, 2°54'36"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Potijze Burial Ground 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.

1 miSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Menin Gate, Ypres
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1.2 miSW
Reconstructed cloth market from 1304
Ypres Cloth Hall, Ypres
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1.2 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Martin's Cathedral, Ypres
32 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...
1.2 miSW
Displays on WWI and regular events
In Flanders Fields Museum, Ypres
32 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 miSW
Church
Saint George's Memorial Church, Ypres
34 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...
1.4 miSW
Cemetery
Ramparts Cemetery, Ypres
36 min walk • Ramparts Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium, stands as a solemn testament to the sacrifices made during the battles that raged across Flanders fields during World War I. Nestled against the ancient ramparts of the city, this small, yet poignant military cemetery is the final...
1.3 miSE
Cemetery
RE Grave
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1.3 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum Godshuis Belle, Ypres
33 min walk • The Museum Godshuis Belle is a small museum in Ypres. Located in the chapel of an old almshouse, it houses the art collection of the Ypres Public Centre for Social Welfare.
1.3 miSE
Cemetery
Perth Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery
34 min walk • Perth Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located near Ypres in Belgium on the Western Front.
0.5 miW
Cemetery
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13 min walk • 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.
0.7 miSW
Cemetery
Ypres Town Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery and Extension, Ypres
18 min walk • Ypres Town Cemetery and Extension is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission burial ground for the dead of the First World War located in Ypres, Belgium, on the Western Front.