Kamień pamiątkowy ku czci Bojowników o Wyzwolenie Narodowe i Społeczne, Memorial stone in Kościuszki Square, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
The stone is a tall granite boulder positioned in the center of the square and standing roughly 1.5 meters high. Its surface displays carved inscriptions that document various Polish struggles for freedom and independence throughout the centuries.
History
The stone was unveiled on March 24, 1946, during a gathering of those who had participated in armed struggles for Poland's freedom and democracy. It was created to honor the many periods of resistance and liberation movements throughout Polish history.
Culture
The stone bears inscriptions honoring those who fought for Poland's independence and social progress. Visitors walking through the square come across these names and dates as reminders of struggles that shaped the nation.
Practical
The memorial sits at a central intersection where tram lines and vehicle routes pass through the square. It is easy to reach and can be found along a walk through the city center.
Did you know?
During the 1980s, members of a resistance group marked the stone with their symbols, which led locals to refer to the square by a different name. This grassroots action showed how people continued to use the memorial as a place for their own acts of defiance.
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