Sloboda Monument, War memorial at Iriški Venac, Serbia.
Sloboda Monument is a memorial on Iriški Venac, a peak of Fruška Gora, built of reinforced concrete. A tall obelisk rises from a massive pedestal, topped by a female Victory figure with raised arms. At the base stand sculptures of a group of partisans, and bronze reliefs on the side walls show scenes from the National Liberation Struggle.
The monument was inaugurated in 1951 to honor Yugoslav Front fighters who resisted Axis occupation during World War II. Its construction marked the country's commitment to remembering the war and those who fought.
The work of Serbian sculptor Sreten Stojanović blends artistic vision with local history through its design. Bronze depictions at the base tell the story of those who resisted occupation during the war.
Access to the site is via an asphalt road leading to Iriški Venac, where visitors can park and approach the monument. Nearby paths provide information about local plants and animals, allowing you to combine your visit with nature walks.
The obelisk is made of reinforced concrete, not stone from the hills. Its base is shaped as a stepped pedestal symbolising a victory podium, and the bronze reliefs on the side walls show scenes from the liberation struggle, from fighters setting out to battle to suffering and final liberation.
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