Monument to the Unknown Hero, War memorial on Mount Avala, Serbia
The Monument to the Unknown Hero features a black granite sarcophagus surrounded by eight caryatids representing different regional women from former Yugoslavia.
King Alexander I commissioned this memorial in 1934 after discovering an unidentified Serbian soldier who perished during World War I battles.
The monument serves as a central location for national ceremonies where Serbian officials gather to honor military sacrifices throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the monument from Belgrade using public transportation services that connect the city center to Mount Avala throughout the day.
The memorial replaced the medieval Žrnov fortress, incorporating carved figures that depict women from Bosnia, Montenegro, Dalmatia, Croatia, Slovenia, Vojvodina, and Serbia.
Location: City of Belgrade
Inception: 1938
Architects: Ivan Meštrović
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: https://beogradskonasledje.rs/kd/zavod/vozdovac/spomenik_neznanom_junaku.html
GPS coordinates: 44.68869,20.51581
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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