Polish Cemetery in Bandar-e Anzali

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Polish Cemetery in Bandar-e Anzali is a cemetery in Bandar-e Anzali northern Iran. It was made during Evacuation of Polish civilians from the USSR in World War II. This war cemetery contains the remains of 163 graves of the Polish soldiers of the Anders' Army and 476 graves of the Polish civilians who perished due to sickness during their transport to the Middle East, for a total of 639 graves. Bandar-e Anzali is the port where the Polish Anders' Army disembarked, in an operation that lasted from April 1, 1942 until October 1942, after evacuating from the USSR. ()

Coordinates: 37°28'40"N, 49°26'20"E

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Nearby attractions include: Bandar-e Anzali, Takhti Stadium.

1.3 miE
City, Neighbourhood
Bandar-e Anzali
34 min walk • Bandar-e Anzali is a city of Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 144,664. Anzali is one of the most important cities in Iran in terms of tourism, economics, and athletics.
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Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Takhti Stadium
32 min walk • Tachti stadium in Bandar-e Anzala-is a stadium located in the city of Bandar-e Anzali. It was built in 1953. It can accommodate 20,000 viewers. The Malawan Bandar-e Anzali team plays their home matches at the stadium.