Memorials in Croatia

Discover 6 unusual memorials in Croatia.

Bjelovar, Croatia

Barutana Memorial Area

Site of a massive 1991 ammunition depot explosion that marked a turning point in the Croatian War of Independence.

Rovinj, Croatia

Partisan and Victims of Fascism Memorial

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

Poreč, Croatia

Joakim Rakovac Memorial

A monument to one of Croatia's famous freedom fighters.

Trogir, Croatia

Crkva Sv. Sebastijana (Church of St. Sebastian)

The interior of this church has been turned into a memorial to locals who died in Croatia's Homeland War.

Looking up the inside of the memorial tower

Novo Selo Palanječko, Croatia

Monument to the Detachment in Brezovica Forest

A tower marking the spot where Yugoslavia began its resistance against the invading Nazis stands neglected, but not quite forgotten.

Stone 'boats' surround the memorial complex

Vukovar, Croatia

Dudik Memorial Park

Built as an anti-fascist tribute, this surreal Yugoslav memorial became an unwelcome symbol after the Croatian war for independence.

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