Martyrs' Cemetery (Korçë)

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

Countries and their cultures: Volume 1 Melvin Ember, Carol R. Ember - 2001 "A historical cemetery of martyrs overlooking the city of Korce"
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-09-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[1] Countries and their cultures: Volume 1 Melvin Ember, Carol R. Ember - 2001 "A historical cemetery of martyrs overlooking the city of Korce"

[2] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-09-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

Korçë
Landmarks	Andon Zako Çajupi Theatre Clock Tower of Korçë Monument of the National Fighter Themistokli Gërmenji Monument Monument to Atentatori Kristaq Rama Naim Frasheri Monument Partizani Monument Mihal Grameno Monument Naum Veqilharxhi Monument Mësentorja e Parë Shqipe Obelisk French Military Cemetery Han Elbasan Old Bazaar of Korçë Iliaz Mirahori Mosque Vangjush Mio's House Museum Resurrection Cathedral Oriental Art Museum National Archaeological Museum National Museum of Medieval Art Martyrs' Cemetery
Education	Fan Noli University Albanian National Lyceum Bangas Gymnasium
Archaeological sites	Kamenica Tumulus
Plains	Korçë Plain
Transport	Korçë Northwest Airport
Media	Gazeta Korça
Sports	KF Skënderbeu Korçë Skënderbeu Stadium