Pamätník francúzskym partizánom Strečno, Memorial to French resistance fighters at Strečno, Slovakia.
The travertine stone memorial rises on Zvonica hill, featuring architectural elements designed by Ladislav Beisetzer and Ladislav Snopek at coordinates 49.182019, 18.860619.
During autumn 1944, 52 French partisans led by Captain Georges de Lannurien fought alongside Slovak insurgents against German forces in the strategic Váh river gap.
The memorial includes a crypt containing remains of 24 partisans and serves as a gathering place for annual ceremonies with French diplomatic representatives.
Visitors can access the memorial without entrance fees and obtain detailed information about the site from the Tourist Information Office in Žilina.
The monument stands at a strategic position between the Váh river and Malá Fatra mountains, marking the location of significant resistance operations during World War II.
Location: Strečno
Architects: Ladislav Beisetzer
Creator: Ladislav Snopek
GPS coordinates: 49.18202,18.86062
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:45
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