Dzieci Czerwca 1956, Memorial statues at Mickiewicza Square, Poznań, Poland
Description
Dzieci Czerwca 1956 is a memorial on Mickiewicz Square that represents the workers who participated in the protests. The structure features two crosses connected by a vertical bar, with silhouettes of those who demonstrated.
History
This memorial was built after the 1956 worker uprising, the first major rebellion against communist rule in Poland. The event marked a turning point in resistance against the government of the time.
Culture
The memorial marks a moment when factory workers spoke out against the political conditions of their time. The names of those who died are inscribed on a plaque, making their sacrifice tangible and personal for visitors.
Practical
The memorial is located on Mickiewicz Square in the center of Poznań, reachable by trams and buses. It is freely accessible and easy to visit when walking through the city.
Did you know?
A plaque on the memorial bears the names of 79 people who died during the two-day demonstrations. These personal names give a human face to the historical events and make the history tangible.
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