Memorial to Polish Soldiers and German Anti-Fascists, Anti-fascist monument in Friedrichshain, Germany.
The Memorial to Polish Soldiers and German Anti-Fascists is a concrete monument wrapped by a bronze flag, flanked by two large relief figures. The structure displays coats of arms representing Poland and East Germany, along with reliefs depicting soldiers from both nations.
The monument was officially unveiled in 1972 following collaboration between Polish and East German governments. It honors fighters from both nations who resisted National Socialism during World War II.
The inscriptions on the monument are written in German and Polish, honoring soldiers from both nations who resisted National Socialism. The reliefs show faces and figures of people who fought for freedom and resistance.
The monument is located in Volkspark Friedrichshain on an elevated terrace with information panels in several languages. The site is easily accessible on foot and provides space to pause and read the historical explanations.
The monument features three bronze figures in relief representing different resistance fighters: a Soviet soldier, a Polish soldier, and a German resister. This portrayal emphasizes the cross-border cooperation against the Nazi regime.
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