Jasenovac Memorial

Jasenovac Memorial is a spomenik, a Yugoslav era monument to the Second World War. Striking, abstract and heavy with meaning.

History and background

A memorial at the site of the WWII Jasenovac concentration camp, run by the Ustaše regime, where tens of thousands of Serbs, Jews, Roma and anti-fascists were killed. The Stone Flower monument by Bogdan Bogdanović stands above the killing fields.

What to know

Jasenovac Memorial stands in Slavonia, one of the six regions that make up the Croatia most visitors fall for. From the Adriatic shore to the karst mountains and the quiet inland valleys, this part of the country gives you something worth the detour.

Some spomeniks are remote and emotionally loaded sites. They are memorials first and photo spots second, so visit with respect.

Practical info

• Entry: check the official source before you travel. Prices and opening hours change, and some spots close entirely out of season.
• How to get there: Tap the map above for exact directions. In Croatian towns parking is usually signposted and paid, look for the blue P zones. If you are island hopping, leave buffer time for the ferries.

When to go

Croatia is at its best from May to October. June and September are the sweet spot, warm water, long days, and thinner crowds than high July and August. Winter shows a quieter, cheaper and surprisingly handsome country, especially inland and in the cities.

Photograph by John covers Croatia honestly. Every spot here is real, mapped and free to read. If this guide helped, pass it on to someone planning a trip.