Petrova Gora Monument

Petrova Gora Monument is a spomenik, part sculpture, part memorial, often remote and always worth pausing at.

History and background

A twelve-storey concrete monument on Petrova Gora, unveiled in 1981 by Vojin Bakić, commemorating the partisan uprising and a 1942 massacre of Serb civilians in the Kordun. Stripped of its stainless steel cladding after independence, the bare concrete sculpture now stands deteriorating in the forest.

Worth knowing

Petrova Gora Monument stands in Lika & Gorski Kotar, 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.

Many are poorly signposted, so save the coordinates before you lose signal.

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: Use the OpenStreetMap and Google Maps links above for directions. Public transport to remote spots is thin, so a car or an organised tour is usually the easiest option.

Timing your trip

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.

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