Monument of Batina Battle ("Julka")
About This Museum
Up on that hill overlooking the Danube, where the river takes a great bend between Croatia and Serbia, stands our 'Julka'. She's been watching over this stretch of water since 1947, a silent witness to one of the fiercest and final battles for the liberation of these lands from fascism. The climb up to her is steep, but it's a pilgrimage many of us make, especially around Liberation Day. Inside, the story of those brutal November days in 1944 comes alive. It’s more than a museum; it’s our shared memory carved in stone and glass.
Collection Highlights
You'll find soldiers' personal effects—a worn-out leather wallet with a faded photo, a simple wooden spoon—that make the history feel immediate. The centerpiece is a massive diorama of the battle itself, showing the Soviet and Yugoslav Partisan forces storming the German-held slopes. Look for the collection of original rifles and the poignant display of letters that were never sent home.
Visitor Information
Just head to Batina and look for the hill—you can't miss her. The museum is open most days, but it's always wise to check locally for winter hours. Wear good shoes for the walk up; the view from the monument's base is worth every step.
Architecture & Building
'Julka' is a grand, solemn spomenik built in that powerful socialist-realist style. It's a towering concrete structure that feels both monumental and human, with clean lines and sculptures of determined soldiers and workers that seem to emerge from the stone itself.
Contact & Location
Address: Batina, Grad Kutina, Sisačko-moslavačka županija, 44320, Hrvatska
Phone: +385 31 736 518
Website: Visit Website
