Cimetière commémoratif de Krušik, World War II memorial cemetery in Valjevo, Serbia
Krušik Memorial Cemetery is a burial ground in Valjevo honoring resistance fighters from World War II, featuring around 313 individual grave markers and a central eternal flame. The grounds are laid out with paved walkways and planted areas designed for year-round visitor access.
German forces carried out executions of partisan prisoners at this location on November 27, 1941, an event that later led to the establishment of the memorial site. The date became significant in how the region remembers its wartime struggle.
The site hosts annual remembrance gatherings on November 27 that bring together families and community members from the region. These ceremonies have become a central part of how locals honor their shared past.
The cemetery is accessible year-round with paved walkways that make movement easy and comfortable. Visitors are encouraged to dress respectfully and allow time for quiet reflection while walking the grounds.
The eternal flame was lit by Yugoslavia's president during his visit in May 1967, an act that brought national recognition to the site. This visit remains memorable in how the location is regarded today.
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