Martyrs' Cemetery (Korçë)

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The Cemetery of the Martyrs, Varrezat e Dëshmorëve, or sometimes Heroes' Cemetery, is a cemetery located above the city of Korca, Albania.[1] The cemetery features a large statue of a soldier with a raised fist, as a memory for fallen soldiers who died during World War II in Albania. The statue is located on top of the Rruga Mbledhja e Beratit.[2]

There is also the French Military Cemetery, Korçë, Varrezat franceze në Korçë.

References

  1. Countries and their cultures: Volume 1 Melvin Ember, Carol R. Ember - 2001 "A historical cemetery of martyrs overlooking the city of Korce"
  2. http://www.inyourpocket.com/albania/korca/Sightseeing/Statues/Heroes--cemetery_49531v


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