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Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer

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#1 of 96 in Historic Sites in Calvados
Must see · Cemetery · Tourist Spot
Normandy American Cemetery honors American soldiers who died in Europe during World War II. Most of the 9,387 graves contain the remains of American soldiers and military personnel who lost their lives during the D-Day landings and the operations that followed. East of the memorial, the semicircle garden has 1,557 names inscribed on the "Walls of the Missing,” with rosettes denoting the names of those who have since been identified. The semicircular colonnade has one loggia at each end containing narratives of military operations as well as huge maps. See the iconic bronze statue called the “Spirit of American Youth” in its center and, overlooking the beach, a tablet depicting the Normandy landings. Use our Colleville-sur-Mer trip tool to arrange your visit to Normandy American Cemetery and other attractions in Colleville-sur-Mer.
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  • By Travel92253
    We were able to visit this solemn wonderful tribute to all the brave men and women who gave their lives to insure that the world would not be overrun by tyrants. The grounds are beautiful and the...  more »
  • By mrfurby
    Impressive and not to be missed site when you are in Normandy! Make you remember what really has happened on the 6th of June 1944 and the days thereafter!  more »
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  • By Gillian Fox
    This is a very sombre and sobering place but is an absolute must-visit. The feeling as you stand and gaze at the sheer number of graves (9,388) in the cemetery is almost overwhelming and is certainly very emotional. The whole site is immaculately kept and is simply beautiful. There are lots of walking tours and a lot of people visiting so it can be quite noisy - bear this in mind for your visit, as it is not a place for silent reflection. It really brings home that these were important individuals with lives, families and journeys - these lives are true cost of war, a message more relevant than ever.
  • By Tomáš Slezák
    Strong place. Everyone should visit. And do his best to avoid repeating what happened here. So many lives... Guys, we will never forget!
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