Monument578b2363…f8c5Place of Remembrance
Kriegsgräberstätte der ehem. Zeche Graf Beust
Memorial for Russian POWs of World War II
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Essen: First Steps10 pts
Essen: Explorer25 pts
Essen: Insider50 pts
The memorial at the former Graf Beust colliery cemetery commemorates Russian prisoners of war who died during a bombing raid in World War II. Constructed between 1963 and 1964, it serves as a lasting reminder of the horrors of war.
Guided Story
Standing here, you're reminded of a somber chapter in history. This memorial honors the Russian prisoners of war who perished during a bombing raid in World War II. Built between 1963 and 1964, it stands as a lasting reminder of the horrors of war. Named after the former Graf Beust colliery, this site once belonged to a prominent coal mine in Essen's east quarter. To the southwest, about 700 meters away, you can see the Essen City Hall.
Location
Nearby
Alte Synagoge
766 m away
Rathaus Essen
694 m away
ehem. Zeche Königin Elisabeth Schacht Wilhelm
798 m away
Domkirche Ss. Cosmas und Damian
943 m away
Jahrhundertbrunnen
801 m away
Friedenskirche (Bernestraße)
794 m away
S-M
533 m away
Theater im Rathaus
702 m away
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