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Florence American Cemetery and Memorial


War Memorial
West of Via Cassia
Florence, Florence 50144
Italy
+39 55 230 2033 (tourism office)
http://www.abmc.gov/
The Memorial is a beautiful spot amidst wooded slopes, near the Greve River and approximately 5 miles from the historic center. Green courts with white crosses, on either side of a pylon, consist of 4,398 graves of soldiers who died for their country. The names soldiers is written upon the Tablets of the Missing, which serves as a reminder of sacrifice and loyalty. A staff member is on site at all times to answer questions and assist relatives to the graves. Achievements of the American Armed Forces in this region can be viewed in the north atrium of the memorial.

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Florence American Cemetery and Memorial photo by Giovanni Ortoleva
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