Stone Flower, Memorial sculpture in Jasenovac, Croatia
Stone Flower is a concrete sculpture featuring six large petals arranged around a central tower structure. The monument rises prominently from the ground at the site of the former concentration camp, serving as the focal point of the memorial area.
The monument was completed in 1966, designed by architect Bogdan Bogdanović as a response to the need for a place of remembrance. It marks the location where a concentration camp operated during World War II and thousands lost their lives.
Visitors from around the world come to pay respect and reflect on this difficult period of history. The site draws those seeking to understand and remember what happened here.
The site welcomes visitors daily and the adjacent museum provides access to documents and objects that help explain the history. Plan to spend enough time walking through the grounds and viewing the indoor exhibits at a comfortable pace.
At the base of the monument lies a crypt lined with railroad ties, a symbolic reference to the trains that transported prisoners to the camp. This detail often goes unnoticed by visitors despite its powerful meaning.
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