Památník tří odbojů, Resistance memorial at Třída 17. listopadu, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
The Memorial of Three Resistances is a seven-metre obelisk built of granite blocks, crowned by a metal wave evoking a bird's wing as a symbol of freedom. It stands on the paved square in front of the Law Faculty of Palacký University on Třída 17. listopadu. The sculpture is the work of Bohumil Teplý (1932–2020).
The monument was unveiled on November 17, 2004, honoring three resistance movements across Czech history: opposition during World War I, resistance in World War II, and struggles against Communist rule. The date of dedication mirrors one of these pivotal moments in the nation's past.
The obelisk stands on Třída 17. listopadu, the street named for the date of the 1989 student protests, and the site was chosen because the public built a commemorative wall of cardboard boxes there during the Velvet Revolution. The monument was initiated by the city of Olomouc together with the Czech Union of Freedom Fighters, the Czechoslovak Legionary Community and other organisations of former political prisoners.
The monument sits directly on Třída 17. listopadu in a central location that is easy to reach on foot. The site is openly accessible and allows visitors to view the structure and read the inscription from street level.
Sculptor Bohumil Teplý designed the wing-like metal form to reach upward toward the sky, symbolizing freedom's flight. This artistic choice makes the memorial instantly recognizable and distinguishes it from traditional monuments.
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