War Cemetery No. 46 – Konieczna

War Cemetery No. 46 in Konieczna-Beskidek is an Austrian World War I cemetery located in the picturesque Low Beskids, near the Polish-Slovak border. Established in 1915, it is one of over 400 war cemeteries in Western Galicia, designed by architect Dušan Jurkovič. Its architecture features a layout resembling a Latin cross, a fence made of wooden pickets and stone elevation, as well as an impressive two-story stone tower rising to a height of 20 meters. This tower boasts a shingle roof topped with an iron cross and a solar symbol, surrounded by wooden Latin crosses that adorn the graves of Austro-Hungarian soldiers, while the graves of Russian soldiers feature patriarchal crosses. The cemetery is the final resting place for 303 soldiers, including 168 Austrians and 135 Russians, with the identities of most of the buried now known. Historically, the cemetery reflects the tragic fate of war, in which young people not only fought but also lost their lives. One of the interesting elements of the cemetery are the plaques with inscriptions in German, including a poem that significantly alludes to nature and the heroism of the fallen soldiers. In the 1960s, the cemetery underwent restoration, preserving its architectural and historical value for future generations. The cemetery is not only a place of remembrance but also a valuable part of the region's cultural heritage.