Yugoslavian Monuments

Yugoslavia was a term used for the union of states created after the collapse of Hapsburg Austria-Hungary, and modeled on the Soviet Union. Yugoslavia made up the western part of the Balkan Peninsula in Europe from approximately 1918 to 1993. Today the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovinia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo and Slovenia are recognized by the U.N. member states. The monuments in the former Yugoslav states are a testament to the rich history and the cultural diversity of the people.
  1. Skull Tower in Niš, Serbia

    • On the ancient Constantinople road in the town of Niš, a tower of 952 skulls of the Serbian army stands tall. The Serbs were killed when Turks from the Ottoman Empire approached. The Turks mounted the skulls as a warning. Today it is an important cultural monument and was named by Serbia as a Monument of Cultural and Exceptional Importance.

    Stari Most Bridge in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    • The Stari Most Bridge is probably one of the most famous bridges in the world because of the collapse from shelling in the Bosnian War. The stone structure has spanned the Neretva River for more than four centuries and invoked tears by many when it fell to the raging river during the war. This iconic bridge is now a famous monument in the beautiful city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Clock Tower in Dubrovnik, Croatia

    • The Clock Tower built in 1444 is located in Luza Plaza. The Clock Tower is one of the most famous monuments of the city of Dubrovnik. The bronze men, now a weathered green, are in the bell tower, which rings on the hour every hour.

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