Abstimmungsdenkmal, Memorial column near Malbork Castle, Poland
Description
The Abstimmungsdenkmal is a stone column located on the south side of Malbork Castle in Poland. Its pedestal bears historical inscriptions and ornamental details, with a statue crowning the top.
History
The column was erected in 1922 to commemorate the 1920 plebiscite in which residents of the region voted on their political future. This vote determined whether the area would join East Prussia or Poland.
Culture
The statue depicts the Virgin Mary, which replaced the original German soldier figure when the region became part of Poland. This change reflects the religious and cultural significance the site holds for local people.
Practical
The monument stands at an easily accessible location on the south side of the castle and can be visited while exploring the historical district of Malbork. The site is reachable for pedestrians without major obstacles.
Did you know?
The column displays engraved numbers showing the exact vote counts from the plebiscite, preserving the precise results on stone. These figures serve as a direct visual record of the historical moment inscribed into the monument itself.
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