Dzieci Czerwca 1956, Memorial statues at Mickiewicza Square, Poznań, Poland
The monument features two crosses connected by a vertical bar, incorporating silhouettes representing the workers who participated in the protests.
The memorial stands as a testament to the June 1956 protests when workers from Poznań factories demonstrated against communist policies and poor working conditions.
The monument represents the first major workers' uprising in communist Poland, marking a turning point in the resistance against totalitarian control.
The memorial stands in the center of Poznań, near the Imperial Castle, accessible by trams and buses stopping at Mickiewicza Square.
The memorial includes a plaque listing the names of 79 individuals who lost their lives during the two days of demonstrations.
GPS coordinates: 52.41065,16.92603
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:32
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