Spomenik 26 smrznutih partizana

The monument consists of 26 limestone columns arranged in a geometric pattern across a meadow in the Gorski Kotar region.

In February 1944, during World War II, 26 partisan fighters of the Second Brigade lost their lives due to extreme cold during a 52-kilometer march.

The memorial site attracts visitors annually since 1962 for the Memorial of Peace ceremony, where people gather to commemorate the fallen soldiers.

The monument stands at coordinates 45.28568° N and 14.89714° E, and visitors can reach it through marked paths from the nearest town.

Each limestone column represents one fallen partisan, with the natural stone formations of the area integrated into the architectural design by Zdenko Sila.

Creator: Zdenko Sila

GPS coordinates: 45.28568,14.89714

Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:05