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Monument to Battle of Kozar, Bostia and Herzegovina

From series “The most famous buildings of communism”
Year: 1972.

The unusual monument became known to the world thanks to the unique work of the famous Belgian photographer Jan Kempenars. This monument was erected in memory of the Battle of Kozara. The Battle of Kozara was one of the bloodiest for Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Second World War. German troops managed to destroy about 1,700 partisans during this battle. Almost the same number of them were sent to concentration camps. The competition for the design of this monument, which is symbolic for the country, was announced in 1969. Architect Dusan Dzamonja became its winner.

The construction of the unusual monument was fully completed in 1972. It has a non-standard cylindrical shape. Vertical segments form the structure of the monument. They are made of steel. Such a structure has a very symbolic meaning. As the author of the project explains, all the voids in the monument symbolize death. They are kind of symbols of enemy forces. Outstanding blocks are a symbol of life and victory.

The memorial wall is located nearby. It is an important part of the monument. The names of all the Yugoslav partisans who died during the war were engraved on it. An interesting museum is open on the territory of the Memorial Complex today. It is dedicated to the difficult wartime for the country. Experienced tourists note that it is more interesting to admire the monument in the summer. Dense green vegetation covers the top of the mountain at this time. The tall monument looks simply unique against its background. It is especially interesting to admire it from a height, during helicopter walks. Next - Monument to Victims of Jasenovac Concentration Camp


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'UniCredit Bank BL' located in 14 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'DD Drive Rent a Car' is located in 32 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Reunion' in 5.87 km
Supermarket: 'Bingo' in 5.2 km
Parking: 'Vuka Karadžića Parking' in 1.76 km
Apotheek: 'Monofarm' in 5.58 km
Police station: 'Kozarac Police Station' in 5.27 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Planinarski dom Kotlovača' in 1.29 km
Railway station: 'Donji Garevci' in 11 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Banja Luka Airport BNX - in 32 km
 »  Pleso Airport ZAG - in 103 km
 »  Osijek Airport OSI - in 158 km
 »  Split Airport SPU - in 170 km
 »  Sarajevo Airport SJJ - in 174 km
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Best hotels near Monument to Battle of Kozar

Guest House Ribarska Priča

Located in 14 km from Monument to Battle of Kozar
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Rooms: 5
Air-conditioned room featuring a small seating area, cable TV and a minibar. The bathroom comes with shower. Surrounded by greenery, this peacefully … More: photo, rates and booking
Motel Le Pont

Located in 15 km from Monument to Battle of Kozar
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Rooms: 21
All rooms are air-conditioned and comprise satellite TV and a bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Some come with a living room and a spa … More: photo, rates and booking
Zepter Hotel

Located in 20 km from Monument to Battle of Kozar
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Rooms: 19
Air conditioning, LCD satellite TV and a balcony or terrace are provided in all rooms, suites and apartments at the Zepter. Free video-surveilled, … More: photo, rates and booking
Motel Bomi

Located in 31 km from Monument to Battle of Kozar
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Rooms: 12
Parking on site is free of charge. The Bomi has a meeting room. The motel is right next to the racing track, 300 metres from the small Trnsko Lake … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Monument to Battle of Kozar - Banja Luka

For those fond of interesting museums, Museum of Modern Art it is definitely worth a visit. It was opened in 2004, the museum is housed in a renovated old train station building. Today, the foundation of the museum collection consists of paintings of famous Yugoslav artists of the second half of the 20th century, also in the museum temporary exhibitions of famous contemporary artists and photographers are often held. In addition to paintings, the museum has a rich collection of sculptures and old photos of the city, as well as interesting theme installations. 
The best place for hiking in the city is considered to be the manor street, as many beautiful historic buildings were rebuilt here. Covered in cobblestone, today this street looks exactly the same as a hundred years ago. Today, in many historical buildings are located popular national restaurants and souvenir shops, making the trip even more interesting. 

Banski Dvor in the city centre is one of the most famous cultural symbols. The building of the cultural centre was built in the 30s, and is one of the few that was preserved despite the natural disasters and public unrest. Today, this cultural centre has a concert hall, several exhibition rooms and special rooms for academic activities. Many activities that are held here are open to the public. 
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