Pietní místo za nenarozené děti, Memorial site for unborn children in the cemetery of Saint Odile, České Budějovice, Czech Republic
The memorial site for unborn children is a remembrance area in Saint Odile cemetery designed by František Postl and Barbora Bohuslavová, featuring sculptural elements and symbolic representations. The space provides different areas where visitors can pause and honor their lost children.
The memorial site for unborn children was consecrated in 2009 in the cemetery of Saint Odile in České Budějovice. It was initiated by the association for families after miscarriage and prenatal loss, and its sculptural form was created by František Postl with Barbora Bohuslavová. The place was conceived so that parents could name and commemorate a child who died before birth.
The memorial is a place where families honor their lost unborn children by lighting candles and leaving personal items as tributes. This practice shows how important it is for people to share their grief and preserve memories of their children.
The memorial is accessible throughout the year and located within the Saint Odile cemetery grounds, which has seating areas and quiet corners for lingering. The best time to visit is during a peaceful moment during the day when you have time for quiet remembrance.
The memorial was specifically designed to allow people to light candles and leave flowers, making it a living space of grief that constantly changes. Each visit reveals new tribute objects that previous visitors have left behind.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,975 contributors worldwide.