Amerikaanse Begraafplaats van Luxemburg
Amerikaneschen Zaldotekierfecht zu Hamm
World War II military cemetery and memorial serving as the final resting place for over 5,000 American service members. The site features a fan-shaped landscape, a memorial chapel, and a visitor center. Lees meer…
Openingstijden
| Maandag | 09:00–17:00 |
| Dinsdag | 09:00–17:00 |
| Woensdag | 09:00–17:00 |
| Donderdag | 09:00–17:00 |
| Vrijdag | 09:00–17:00 |
| Zaterdag | 09:00–17:00 |
| Zondag | 09:00–17:00 |
Toegang
Admission ends 15 minutes before closing; no booking required
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The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial is a 50.5-acre site established as the final resting place for American service members who died during World War II, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge. The grounds contain the graves of over 5,000 soldiers. Notably, the cemetery serves as the burial site for General George S. Patton, a prominent United States Army officer who led the Third Army during the conflict.
The landscape is characterized by a tranquil fan-shaped design with white marble headstones arranged in curved rows. The site includes a memorial chapel and a visitor center that provides historical context regarding military operations in the region. The cemetery and memorial were officially opened on July 4, 1960.
The site is open to the public and serves as a significant historical landmark for remembrance. It features a meticulously maintained landscape intended for reflection on the history of the conflict and the service of the military personnel interred there.
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Amerikaanse Begraafplaats van Luxemburg – Voeg toe aan je reis
Maak een gedetailleerde reisroute met slimme routes, tijdsinschattingen en alles wat je nodig hebt voor een perfecte reis.
