Monument to the Battle of Mojkovac
History
In the winter of 1915, the Montenegrin Army fought against Austro-Hungary for three months, resisting the invasion of their territory. The Montenegrin army was weakened by difficult weather conditions and a lack of supplies. The fighting culminated on January 6, 1916, when a small army of less than 6,500 Montenegrin soldiers opposed the Austro-Hungarian advance in the village of Mojkovac, in northern Montenegro. By the end of the day,
Montenegrin forces managed to repel multiple attacks by Austro-Hungarian forces, regaining control over Mojkovac and its surroundings. By January 25, the entire Montenegrin army had laid down its arms. The monument to the heroes of the Battle of Mojkovac in Mojkovac was erected in 1966 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Mojkovac and represents a monumental artistic and architectural achievement of the great Montenegrin sculptor Drago Đurović and architect Mirko Đukić.
Cultural site details
A series of stone steps lead to the monument. On each side of the monument there are bronze relief sculptures with Montenegrin fighters. Below the canopy of the building on a marble slab is the inscription: "TO THE HEROES OF THE BATTLE OF MOJKOVAC - they died for freedom and brotherhood, that's why they still live today, 1915-16 - 1966."
The monument is in good condition and open to visitors.