Spomenik palim borcima Kosmajskog odreda - Iskra slobode — Local services in City of Belgrade

There is something about these futuristic monuments that is worth a while to go and visit them. The communist government of the former Yugoslavia built monuments in places of important historical events from WWII to recognize the ideals of freedom, sacrifice, resistance and unity. Tito and his comrades did this in a very unusual way, by building huge, out-of-this-world like, futuristic, post-modern, concrete symbols. I believe that these monuments, that are all over the former country, very accurately resembled the almost bizarre state ideology of Yugoslavia, communist country that looked to Western societies, always torn between heavy reality and visions of a utopian future. These monuments have lost their political background; they became abandoned relics. This monument symbolizes the spark...

Tucked away in the dense forests of Mount Kosmaj, about 60 km south of Belgrade, the Kosmaj Monument is a striking relic of Yugoslavia’s post-WWII memorial culture.

The monument, officially dedicated to the fallen partisans of World War II, rises like a futuristic starburst from the hilltop. Its five concrete arms stretch toward the sky, symbolizing both resistance and rebirth. It’s powerful, austere, and strangely beautiful in its isolation. For architecture enthusiasts,...

Great idea, on great place with noble intentions. Our obligation to our ancestors. Every comment of architectural and artistic expression is not necessary. Trouble of this place is bad maintaining, poor marking of paths, bad conditions of mobiliar. Decorative lights and parter elements are vandalised. Surrounding area is destroyed by ATV drivers and enormous noise. Good potential, but a lot of job...