Pomník obětem bitvy u Guntramovic, War memorial in Budišov nad Budišovkou, Czech Republic.
Description
The Pomník obětem bitvy u Guntramovic is a stone monument near Saint John of Nepomuk Chapel, topped with a metal cross. The structure features a truncated pyramid shape and sits at an elevated location in the Moravian-Silesian landscape.
History
The monument marks a mass grave of Austrian-Hungarian and Prussian soldiers who fell during the Battle of Guntramovice on June 28, 1758. This conflict was part of the broader struggles that shaped the region during the 18th century.
Culture
Since 2002, this location hosts religious commemorations that bring together people from different countries to honor fallen soldiers from across Europe. The site has become a place where visitors reflect on the shared cost of war across nations.
Practical
The memorial sits at 679 meters above sea level and is best reached by following marked hiking trails through the surrounding countryside. The site lies away from main roads and benefits from a peaceful rural setting that rewards a walk through the landscape.
Did you know?
A plaque at the monument describes the mass grave, and the site sits along the Path of Czech-German Understanding that links the region's shared heritage. This pathway reflects how the location serves as a bridge between communities with different historical memories.
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