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Public monument projects in Banja Luka

Overview

In Banja Luka, local authorities have initiated several public art and monument projects. On August 22, Mayor Drasko Stanivukovic announced the installation of a book-shaped sculpture near the University of Banja Luka campus, featuring pages with spiritual and literary messages.

Following this, construction began on a monument to Prince Lazar in the Lazarevo neighborhood. Described by the Mayor as a “city gate,” the 11 to 15-meter tall monument is intended to depict the Prince holding a sword and the “Kosovo Covenant.” The project has faced public debate regarding its 1.7 million KM cost, with critics suggesting funds be redirected toward municipal infrastructure such as water supply and kindergarten capacity.

Entities

Banja Luka · Draško Stanivuković · University of Banja Luka · Ahmet Bajric Blick · Srebrenica

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Banja Luka begins construction on Prince Lazar monument

    Banja Luka has begun construction on a 15-meter Prince Lazar monument. Mayor Draško Stanivuković calls it a symbolic “city gate,” despite criticism over its 1.7 million KM cost and local infrastructure needs.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Banja Luka installs book-shaped sculpture near university campus

    A book-shaped sculpture featuring literary and spiritual messages has been installed in a roundabout near the University of Banja Luka campus.

Sources

6yka.com · banjaluka.com · onogost.me · oslobodjenje.ba · srpskacafe.com · tuzlainfo.ba · vecernji.hr · zvornicki.ba