Monument in the Village of Strmec
The monument evokes the tragedy that befell the village during World War II. On October 10th, 1943, a German retaliatory expedition took their rage out on the villagers, because the Partisans had killed a few German soldiers. The Germans executed 16 men and destroyed and burned the village to the ground. Women and children took refuge with their relatives and friends. At the time of administration by the Allies, from 1945 to 1947, many houses were reconstructed, but the village is for the most part deserted and today serves as a typical settlement of vacation homes.
