Italy 1943–1945
Coriano Ridge War Cemetery
Commonwealth war cemetery
The story
The largest Commonwealth cemetery of the Adriatic Gothic Line: 1,939 burials, among them 1,413 British, 427 Canadian, 52 New Zealand and 28 South African. It lies on the slopes of the ridge fought over from 4 to 13 September 1944; in the week after its capture Eighth Army was losing some 150 killed a day. The cemetery was begun in April 1945.
What to look for
Read the Canadian headstones from the 5th Armoured Division's assault, then look up the slope towards Coriano village on the crest.
Plan your visit
Via Piane, Coriano, 3.5 km west of Riccione, reached by turning west off the Rimini–Riccione road; free, open access.
- Open
- Permanently open; routes signposted
- Parking
- Car park directly outside the main entrance, with space for coaches
- Access
- Main entrance has steps; alternative entrance down a ramp; flat grass paths inside
Checked September 2026 from official sources: cwgc.org. Things change, so check before you travel.
Nearby sites
- Rimini Gurkha War Cemetery, Cerasolo · 5 km
- Rimini — the liberated city · 9 km
- Gemmano — "the Cassino of the Adriatic" · 9 km
- Gradara War Cemetery · 15 km
- Montegridolfo and the Museo della Linea dei Goti · 16 km
- Museo della Battaglia del Senio, Alfonsine · 74 km
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Into Europe: Italy 1943–1945
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