Peowiak Monument, Military memorial statue at Małachowski Square, Warsaw, Poland.
The Peowiak Monument is a bronze statue at Małachowski Square in Warsaw depicting an armed soldier in a defensive stance. The sculpture stands near the Zachęta National Gallery of Art and features informative plaques that explain its historical significance.
The monument was erected in 1933 to honor members of the Polish Military Organization, founded by Józef Piłsudski. It suffered damage during World War II but was later restored to preserve its original appearance.
The monument serves as a gathering place for national remembrance ceremonies and reflects Polish resistance heritage. Visitors can observe how locals pause here to honor historical memory during significant dates throughout the year.
The monument is located at Małachowski Square near the Zachęta Gallery and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can stop by at any time to view the sculpture and read the explanatory plaques without any special access restrictions.
The bronze sculpture sustained partial damage during the war, yet skilled restoration work brought it back to its original form. Many visitors fail to notice that the repairs were so successful that war damage is barely visible on the surface.
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