Monumentul Eroilor Bănățeni de pe Muntele Mic, Summit cross on Muntele Mic mountain in Turnu Ruieni, Romania.
This steel memorial stands 27 meters tall at the peak of Muntele Mic mountain at an elevation of 1670 meters. The metallic cross creates a striking vertical marker that dominates the mountain's summit.
The original wooden cross was built in 1936 to commemorate fallen soldiers from the Banat region during World War I. This was replaced by the current steel structure in 2003, giving the memorial a new form.
The site serves as a gathering place where people come together to honor fallen soldiers through acts of remembrance. Local traditions connect the monument to spiritual practices that give the place its meaning for the community.
A chairlift from the village of Borlova provides year-round access to the site, and improved pathways constructed in 2006 make reaching it straightforward. The accessible approach means visitors of different abilities can make the journey.
The steel structure was built using recycled railroad materials, connecting the region's industrial past to the memorial. This reuse of materials links the area's metalworking heritage with the monument's commemorative purpose.
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