Monument to the uprising of the people of Kordun and Banija, World War II memorial at Petrova Gora, Croatia.
The Monument to the Uprising of the People of Kordun and Banija is a 37-meter-tall steel structure with geometric shapes and stainless steel panels forming an abstract vertical form on the hilltop. Its interior contains seven levels that hold exhibition spaces, a library, and memorial areas.
The site marks the 1941 uprising when local people rose against Axis occupation, a turning point in the region. A partisan hospital was later established here, becoming a center of resistance operations during the conflict.
The monument stands at a site where communities came together in resistance against occupation, their act of uprising becoming central to local identity. The spaces inside preserve memories of people who fought and lived through this period of their history.
The memorial complex is accessible via marked paths through Petrova Gora Memorial Park, with an observation deck offering views across the region. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as trails pass through hilly terrain.
The entire hilltop holds thousands of graves from those who died during and after the conflict, with over 1,700 partisan burials and 2,500 war victim graves spread across the grounds. This makes the location itself a burial ground and memorial space intertwined.
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