Sankarihautausmaa - Kuopio, Finland
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Rymyhomie
N 62° 53.603 E 027° 40.406
35V E 534234 N 6973889
Kuopion sankarihautausmaa - Kuopio veteran cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMHV3Q
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 08/14/2013
Views: 36
Hautausmaa sijaitsee Kuopion keskustassa. Pinta-ala on 2,23 hehtaaria. Talvisodan sytyttyä 30.11.1939 kaupunkiseurakunta päätti ottaa Sankaripuiston luoteiskolkan isänmaan puolesta kaatuneiden ja surmansa saaneiden yhteiseksi hautasijaksi. Talvi- ja Jatkosodan sankarivainajia, kentälle jääneitä sekä Kuopion pommituksissa kuolleita on siunattu Sankaripuistoon 639. Viimeinen sankarihautaus tapahtui vuonna 1961.
The chemetery is located in the center of Kuopio. The area is 2,23 hectares. There are 639 victims fallen in winter- and continuation wars buried in this cemetery.
Visiting hours:
Open 24 hours.
Date cemetery was established: Not listed
Website pertaining to the cemetery: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit.
We would also like to hear about any of your deceased family members who may be laid to rest in the cemetery.