Menin Gate Memorial

The Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, Belgium, is a war monument dedicated to British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in World War I and have no known graves. Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield, it features a large archway inscribed with the names of over 54,000 fallen soldiers. Located at the entrance to the town, the memorial serves as a powerful reminder of those who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Ypres and keeps their memory alive through nightly funeral marches and commemorations. It symbolizes respect, remembrance, and the horrors of war.