Memorial Sites in Croatia
Places of remembrance for the Second World War and the Holocaust – such as the Jasenovac Memorial Site – and for the war of 1991–1995, such as the memorial at the Vukovar hospital.
Vukovar-Srijem County (4)
Bjelovar-Bilogora County (2)
Dubrovnik-Neretva County (1)
Karlovac County (1)
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (1)
Sisak-Moslavina County (1)
Zagreb (1)
Memorial Sites in Croatia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 11 memorial sites in Croatia, spread across 7 counties and 7 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vukovar-Srijem County (4), Bjelovar-Bilogora County (2), and Dubrovnik-Neretva County (1).
At the city level, Vukovar (4), Bjelovar (2), and Dubrovnik (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €5.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible and 2 offer dedicated programs for families. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Croatia
The best-known memorial sites in Croatia
Memorijalni centar Lipa pamtiMemorial · Šapjane
Muzej Domovinskog rata Karlovac – TuranjHistory · Karlovac
Muzej Domovinskog rata DubrovnikMemorial · Dubrovnik- Memorijalni centar Domovinskog rata VukovarMemorial · Vukovar
- Memorijalni centar raketiranja Zagreba 1991./1995.Memorial · Zagreb
- Mjesto sjećanja – Vukovarska bolnica 1991.Memorial · Vukovar
- Muzej Domovinskog rata BjelovarHistory · Bjelovar
- Muzej Operativne zone i Zbornog područja BjelovarMemorial · Bjelovar
- Spomen dom hrvatskih branitelja na Trpinjskoj cestiMemorial · Vukovar
- Spomen dom OvčaraMemorial · Vukovar
Memorial sites in Croatia with free admission
By county
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Croatia?
Our directory currently lists 11 memorial sites in Croatia across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Croatia?
Some of the best known are Memorijalni centar Lipa pamti, Muzej Domovinskog rata Karlovac – Turanj, Muzej Domovinskog rata Dubrovnik, Memorijalni centar Domovinskog rata Vukovar, and Memorijalni centar raketiranja Zagreba 1991./1995..
Which memorial sites in Croatia offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Memorijalni centar Domovinskog rata Vukovar, Spomen dom hrvatskih branitelja na Trpinjskoj cesti, and Spomen dom Ovčara.
Which memorial sites in Croatia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 7 are open, such as Memorijalni centar Lipa pamti, Muzej Domovinskog rata Dubrovnik, and Memorijalni centar Domovinskog rata Vukovar.
Which memorial sites in Croatia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Muzej Domovinskog rata Karlovac – Turanj. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Croatia?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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