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Memorial to the Victims of the World Wars is a small commemorative monument located in the village of Jestřabice in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 49.106168, 17.164088. Wikidata briefly describes it as a war memorial, without further details on its founding year, sponsor, material, or appearance.

What is this place?

It is one of many modest memorials found across Czech villages, commemorating local residents who died or went missing during the First and/or Second World War. Monuments of this kind typically take the form of a small stone or concrete pedestal with a plaque listing the names of victims from the given village. Available sources do not confirm exactly what the Jestřabice memorial looks like, when it was erected, or how many people it commemorates — so we do not state these details rather than guess.

Where exactly is it located?

The coordinates 49.106168, 17.164088 place it within the village of Jestřabice, a small settlement in Moravia, in the Zlín Region. Memorials of this type usually stand at a central, easily accessible spot in a village — often near a church, a chapel, a school, or the main square — but without further confirmation it is not possible to state precisely which of these points this particular memorial occupies.

Why is it worth a stop?

For a traveler passing through Jestřabice, the memorial can serve as a brief stop that recalls local history — a reminder that even small Moravian villages paid their own price during the twentieth century's two world wars. It is not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense, but rather part of the landscape of remembrance found in countless similar villages across the country.

Is there anything else to see nearby?

Jestřabice is a small village, so the memorial is best combined with a visit to the surrounding area — nearby towns in the Zlín and Kroměříž regions offer more sights, historic monuments, and walking routes. The memorial itself is best treated as a short, quiet stop along a route rather than a destination in its own right.

Frequently asked questions

When was the memorial to the victims of the world wars in Jestřabice built? This is not currently confirmed by available sources. All that is known is that it is a war memorial located within the village.

Who does the memorial commemorate? Based on its name, it commemorates victims of the First and Second World Wars — most likely residents of Jestřabice who died or went missing during both conflicts. A detailed list of names is not documented in available sources.

Is the memorial open to the public? Monuments of this kind in Czech villages are typically located in public space and freely accessible, though there is no confirmed information about specific visiting hours or rules for this particular memorial.

How do you get to Jestřabice? The village lies in Moravia, in the Zlín Region. The easiest way to reach it is by car from nearby larger towns in the region; public transport connections are worth checking directly before travelling, as they tend to be limited in small villages.