Gordan Lederer Memorial: A Broken Landscape of Remembrance

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A poignant memorial to a fallen cameraman, featuring a shattered lens overlooking the Una River Valley, commemorating the Croatian War of Independence.

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Gordan Lederer Memorial

The Gordan Lederer Memorial, also known as 'Broken Landscape', is a poignant monument on Čukur hill near Čukur, Croatia, commemorating Croatian photographer and cameraman Gordan Lederer, who was killed by a sniper in 1991 while documenting the Croatian War of Independence. The memorial features a striking sculpture of a shattered camera lens, symbolizing Lederer's interrupted work and the brokenness of war.

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Čukur, 44430, HR
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Monday 12 am-12 am
Tuesday 12 am-12 am
Wednesday 12 am-12 am
Thursday 12 am-12 am
Friday 12 am-12 am
Saturday 12 am-12 am
Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

Wear comfortable shoes for the walk up Čukur hill to fully appreciate the natural surroundings.
Visit during the early morning or late afternoon for the best light and views of the Una River Valley.
Take time to reflect on the significance of the memorial and the sacrifices made during the Croatian War of Independence.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Hrvatska Kostajnica, take a local bus towards Čukur. The bus stop is located in Čukur, from where you can walk to the Gordan Lederer Memorial, following local signs. Bus tickets cost approximately 20-30 HRK.
Walking

From the center of Čukur, the Gordan Lederer Memorial is accessible by foot. Follow the road leading uphill towards Čukur hill. The walk is moderately steep and takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Follow the signs for 'Gordan Lederer Memorial'.
Taxi/Ride-share

From Hrvatska Kostajnica, a taxi or ride-share to the Gordan Lederer Memorial in Čukur will cost approximately 80-120 HRK. The journey takes around 15-20 minutes. Check for local taxi services or ride-sharing apps.

Discover more about Gordan Lederer Memorial

Perched atop Čukur hill, overlooking the Una River Valley, the Gordan Lederer Memorial stands as a powerful tribute to the fallen Croatian photographer and cameraman. Gordan Lederer lost his life on this very spot on August 9, 1991, while filming Croatian defenders during the Serb attacks. The memorial, unveiled in August 2015, serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the Croatian War of Independence and honors other Croatian Radio and Television (HRT) cameramen and photographers who perished during the war.The memorial's centerpiece is a large, broken camera lens sculpture, aptly named 'Broken Landscape'. Designed by the NFO architecture studio and sculptor Petar Barišić, the lens is made of layered glass with a bullet hole piercing through it, symbolizing the sniper fire that took Lederer's life. The shattered glass reflects the surrounding landscape, creating a mosaic of fragmented images that represent the brokenness and loss caused by war.A path of 33 concrete slabs leads to the lens, each slab representing a year of Lederer's life, with the year engraved in negative as an interpretation of film frames. The path guides visitors to a plateau where they can contemplate the scene and observe the lens, which directs their view towards the valley, framing the same landscape Lederer filmed. The memorial invites visitors to reflect on the impact of war and the importance of bearing witness to conflict.