Šumarice Memorial Park, Memorial complex in Kragujevac, Serbia.
Šumarice Memorial Park is a memorial complex in Kragujevac with various monuments and sculptures dedicated to the victims of World War II. The site includes multiple memorial structures spread across the grounds, featuring the prominent Interrupted Flight sculpture created by artist Miodrag Živković.
The site became a place of remembrance following mass executions by occupation forces in October 1941. Over subsequent decades, the area was gradually developed into a memorial park with monuments and museums.
The place serves as a site of collective remembrance where people come to honor those who were lost. Different monuments speak to the experiences of specific groups, helping visitors understand the broader impact across various communities.
The site can be explored on foot, with the various monuments spread across an extensive area. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and allow adequate time to visit all sections.
The park contains separate monuments for different groups of victims, including the Stone Sleepers memorial for local farmers and the Circles monument for Croatian casualties. This division helps visitors understand the distinct experiences and stories within the larger tragedy.
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