1. The Thiepval Memorial to the Missing is a war memorial in France, dedicated to the soldiers who died in the First World War and have no known grave. It is located in the village of Thiepval in the Somme department, and is one of the largest British memorials in the world. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was unveiled in 1932.
The memorial stands at over 45 meters high and is built of red brick and Portland stone. It features a series of carved panels with the names of over 72,000 British and South African soldiers who died in the Somme region and have no known grave. The sheer scale of the memorial is a poignant reminder of the scale of the loss and sacrifice during the First World War.
2. The Thiepval Memorial is open every day of the year from sunrise to sunset. There is no admission fee to visit the memorial. The phone number for the Thiepval Memorial is +33 3 22 76 76 19.
3. The Thiepval Memorial is located in the village of Thiepval, which is approximately 200 kilometers north of Paris. Visitors can reach the memorial by car or by taking a train to the nearby town of Albert. From Albert, the memorial is a short drive or taxi ride away. It is recommended to check for any transportation updates or restrictions before planning your visit.
