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Kramolin WWI monument, Czech Republic
Small monument for soldiers fallen during WWI. The monument is the form of a road-side religious chapel-stone on a pedestal. On the pedestal are plates with inscription including names of fallen soldiers. The Stone sculpture shows an angel carrying an urn.
Czech Republic, Region of South Bohemia
Type of WWI-heritage
- War monument
Dimensions
About 140 cm high, ground stone about 90x110 cm
State of repair/preservation
medium
Historical WWI Context
No battles took place on the Czech lands, and virtually all fallen soldiers died abroad.
There is no indication on the monument where the soldiers died and from which regiment they were. However, the region falls under the reqruitment area of the 75th I.R.
Recent Images
Historical Images
State of legal protection
not protedted
Owner
Municipality of Jilovice
Kind of cultural use of WWI
None
Opening
Public
Entrance Fee
none
Information regarding cities, villages, other touristic attractions (non-WWI) nearby
Kramolin is near the historic town of Trebon, which is a high quality touristic destination and the centre of the UNESCO Trebon Biosphere Reservce.
http://www.ckrumlov.info/php/turista/?lang=en
http://www.trebon-info.com/trebonsko/
Accomodation
Close to the historic town of Trebon, which is a high quality toursit destination with all facilities.
Numerous hotels, B&B and camping places in the vicinity.
Public Transport
Occaional bus connections. Trebon (at 12 km) has a regional bus station and two train stations. Ceske Budejovice (at 22 km) is a mayor regional public transport hub.
Further information sources
Other heritage sites nearby
Museums Private Collections
Kojakovice Museum covering rural life from 1848 to 1918, including permanent WWI exhibition
Kramolin WWI monument, Czech Republic
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