War Cemetery No. 106 – Biecz

War Cemetery No. 106 in Biecz is a World War I burial site located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Gorlice County. It is one of over 400 war cemeteries in Western Galicia, built by the Department of War Graves of the Imperial and Royal Military Command in Krakow. A total of 386 soldiers are buried here, including 204 from the Austro-Hungarian Army and 182 from the Russian Army. The cemetery was established by the Austrians after the Battle of Gorlice, and its construction was supported by prisoners of war who were responsible for exhuming the bodies of fallen soldiers. Over the years, the cemetery lost its significance and fell into disrepair until a major renovation in 2017 restored it to good condition. The cemetery is situated on a slope along Bochniewicza Street, near the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Designed by Hans Mayr, it harmoniously blends with the surrounding architecture, and its terraced layout and incorporated oak tree give it a unique character. The entrance is adorned with an ornamental gate, and the cemetery is surrounded by a stone wall. The main feature is a stone Latin cross, and the tombstones feature various crosses mounted on concrete pedestals. Cemetery No. 106 in Biecz not only commemorates the history of World War I but also honors the effort put into memorializing the fallen soldiers.