Vraca Memorial Park, Memorial complex in Novo Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Vraca Memorial Park sits on the slopes of Trebević Mountain and spans a large area dedicated to remembrance. The site features engraved stone walls, a pyramid-shaped fountain with an eternal flame, and bronze sculptures throughout the grounds.
The site began as an Austro-Hungarian fortress in 1898 but later became an execution location during World War II. Thousands of Sarajevans lost their lives here, marking a dark chapter in the region's past.
The site holds names of resistance fighters and civilian victims rendered in memorial stones and sculptures that speak to local memory. Visitors can sense the community's connection to the place through how these elements are arranged and cared for.
The park is best explored on foot with established pathways guiding visitors through the grounds and providing good orientation. Wearing sturdy shoes is advisable as the terrain can be uneven and mountain weather can change quickly.
Over eleven thousand names are engraved on the fortress walls, representing men, women, and children from the region. These engravings turn the walls into a visual record of the losses during the war.
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