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Südfriedhof

A historical site of remembrance in Sontheim

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Heilbronn: First Steps10 pts

Heilbronn: Explorer25 pts

Heilbronn: Insider50 pts

The Südfriedhof in Heilbronn's Sontheim district is one of the city's largest cemeteries, inaugurated in 1909. Its memorial fields hold graves of fallen soldiers, civilian air raid victims, forced laborers, and concentration camp prisoners, marking its historical significance. This site is a solemn testament to the past and a memorial of history.

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Website: heilbronn.de/rathaus/buergerservice-a-z/inhalt/suedfriedhof-sontheim.html

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Guided Story

You are standing at a place of profound historical significance. The Südfriedhof, opened in 1909, is one of the largest cemeteries in Heilbronn. Look around: The memorial fields before you hold the graves of fallen soldiers and civilian air raid victims. Here also lie forced laborers and concentration camp prisoners. This site is a memorial, reminding us of the horrors and losses of the past. It's a quiet testament to history, inviting reflection.