Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Beek

Name: Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
Address: Zevenheuvelenweg 38/6561, Beek, 6561 ES, Netherlands

#2 among attractions in Beek

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Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War Commonwealth War Graves Commission military war grave cemetery, located in the village of Groesbeek, 8 km southeast of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Of the total 2,619 burials, the cemetery contains 2,338 Canadian soldiers. It was built to a design by Commission architect Philip Hepworth. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°47'52"N, 5°55'54"E

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Zevenheuvelenweg 38/6561Beek 6561 ES Netherlands

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Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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