Monument to fallen Krajina soldiers

The Monument to fallen Krajina soldiers is a war memorial in Banja Luka featuring a central stone structure that resembles a bullet when viewed from above. Its sides display socialist-realist reliefs depicting battle scenes and military struggle.

The memorial was built in 1961 to honor Krajina soldiers who fought against the Third Reich and its allied regimes during the National Liberation War. This period became central to regional identity and collective memory.

The memorial displays a Krajisnik soldier figure on its front and uses white stone from the island of Brac. It serves as a symbol of regional military heritage and connection to local identity.

The site sits roughly 5 kilometers from central Banja Luka and has open grounds suited for ceremonies and educational visits. The open space allows easy access and provides a quiet place to pause and reflect.

The structure is oriented directly toward the Krajina region and points toward the mountains of Kozara and Grmec. This geographical alignment connects the memorial physically to landscapes central to local history.

Location: Banja Luka

GPS coordinates: 44.74400,17.16300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03