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War Monument Branna, Czech Republic

World War I monument by famous Czech painter and scultoor Jan Kojan. Jan Kojan was in WWI as a soldier in the Czech Legion on the Russian front. The monument is only one of three sculptures Kojan made.

Czech Republic, Region of South Bohemia

Type of WWI-heritage

War monument

Dimensions

State of repair/preservation

Good

Historical WWI Context

Monument for soldiers fallen in WWI while fighting abroad. Specific focus on Czech Legionaires.

Recent Images

Historical Images

State of legal protection

protected as culture monument and within Trebon Protected Landscape Area and UNESCO Biopshere Reserve

Owner

Town of Třeboň

Kind of cultural use of WWI

None, but the monument is on a busy bicycle trail and tourism route near the historic Town of Třeboň and on the road to the historic town of Nove Hrady

Opening

free-standing, public place

Entrance Fee

none

Information regarding cities, villages, other touristic attractions (non-WWI) nearby

Accomodation

local and in Třeboň.

Public Transport

Regional infrequent bus.

Nearest train station is Třeboň

Further information sources

Other heritage sites nearby

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