Kadinjača Memorial Complex

The Kadinjača Memorial Complex is a war memorial on a mountain in Serbia that covers a large hillside area with an amphitheater, paved walkway, and observation platform. The central stone monument stands prominently and features a symbolic design representing wartime loss.

In November 1941, a battle took place on this mountain between partisan forces and German troops. The clash was a turning point for local resistance in the region.

Inscriptions from local poet Slavko Vukosavljevic's verses about this place are carved into the monument. Visitors can sense the region's deep connection to these events through the words embedded in the stone.

The site has a visitor center building with exhibition spaces showing photographs, documents, and objects from wartime. The area is best explored on foot, with pathways well laid out to provide a complete view of the entire grounds.

The central monument features a symbolic hole representing gunshot wounds and contains an ossuary holding the remains of those who defended the region. This dual form of remembrance, visible in the structure and hidden within, makes the place particularly meaningful.

Location: Bajina Basta Municipality

GPS coordinates: 43.91100,19.74150

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00