Tomb of National Heroes, Memorial tomb near National Assembly Building in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
The Tomb of National Heroes features a sarcophagus-shaped monument with bronze reliefs depicting World War II scenes on its eastern and western sides.
Established in 1949, this memorial honors resistance fighters including Tone Tomšič and Slavko Šlander, who were executed during World War II by Italian and German forces.
The granite monument includes a patriotic inscription by poet Oton Župančič carved along the sarcophagus top edge, representing his final work from December 1948.
Located at coordinates 46.0515834, 14.5005392, visitors can find the tomb next to Šubic Street on the southern side of National Heroes Square.
The underground burial chamber contains the remains of multiple resistance commanders, political figures, and nurses who shaped Slovenia's wartime resistance movement.
Location: Ljubljana City Municipality
Creator: Boris Kalin
GPS coordinates: 46.05158,14.50054
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25
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