| Passendale | |
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| Geography | |
| Province |  West Flanders |
| Municipality | Zonnebeke |
| Geographical location | 50°54′3″N 3°1′21″E / 50.90083°N 3.0225°E |
| Area | 22.22 km² |
| Population (Source: NIS) | |
| Inhabitants – Population density |
2,928 (1999) 131.77/km² |
| Other information | |
| Postal code | 8980 |
Passendale is a rural village near Ypres in the Belgian province of West Flanders and a part of (deelgemeente) the municipality of Zonnebeke.
Passendale is especially known since World War I. The old spelling of the Dutch name - Passchendaele - is used in the British war history to indicate the historic battle fought in Passendale (which turned out to be possibly one of the bloodiest campaigns of the entire war). The town was completely levelled during this conflict.
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War commemorations
Different nations' war cemeteries are found in Passendale: Tyne Cot Cemetery (the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world), the New British Cemetery, the Canadian Memorial and the New Zealand Forces Memorial. The town also hosts a war museum as well as numerous memorials dedicated to the different nationalities that participated in the epic battle.
Every year, Passendale hosts a number of commemorative events and exhibitions, with 2008 being the 90th memorial commemorations of the end of the World War I.
Local produce
Passendale is internationally famous for its pale, ale-style beer, which is served in a distinctive glass of the same name. The town is also known for Passendale cheese, and hosts an annual cheese festival every August.
References
External links
- Memorial Museum Passchendaele
- 2007 Remembrance Program
- The Old Cheese Factory
- Passendale Cheese (French/Dutch)
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