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We went to find the resting place of a relative and the staff were really helpful in locating it. The setting overlooking the ocean is lovely, the whole memorial is very tranquil and respectful, there is a small museum (a knowledge of Italian would be useful, but not completely necessary when viewing the exhibits and photos) and chapel to the side. It's a little bit out of the city of Bari and we went there by taxi, and arranged for the driver to pick us up again. This cemetery (or sacrarium) is for Italian military, Bari also has a Commonwealth Graves cemetery for British and Commonwealth military.…
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Date of experience: July 2015
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GIOVANNI R wrote a review Nov 2011
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom165 contributions85 helpful votes
Obviously not many think to include a war memorial/cemetery among tourist attractions but this is definetely a place to include in your itinerary. It doesn't take long to visit but it is a moving experience to see a place where 75.000 men are buried as well as arms and war paraphernalias of the two great wars. If nothing else it is a gesture of respect to those who made our modern lives possible.…
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Date of experience: October 2011
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