National Memorial Cemetery of The Victims of Homeland War in Vukovar
National Memorial Cemetery of The Victims of Homeland War in Vukovar, Memorial cemetery in Mitnica, Croatia.
The National Memorial Cemetery is a burial ground in Vukovar dedicated to those who died during the Homeland War. The site features hundreds of white marble crosses arranged in organized rows, with a large bronze cross and eternal flame positioned at its center.
The site was established in 1998 following the discovery of a major mass grave holding hundreds of remains. This finding marked an important moment in addressing the human cost of the war.
This space serves as a place where visitors come to honor the fallen and remember those lost during the conflict. The layout and monuments help people process grief and maintain connection with those remembered here.
Visitors should be prepared for a large site where walking the grounds takes time to explore fully. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and people should anticipate a solemn and reflective atmosphere.
The cemetery holds the remains of victims spanning nearly all ages, from infants to the very elderly. This range shows how the conflict affected people across generations within the community.
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