Monument to the defenders of Polish Gdańsk

The monument features a fallen Polish soldier with an angelic figure and metallic birds, constructed entirely from unpainted metal in front of the post office.

The memorial honors 57 postal workers who defended their office against SS forces for 15 hours on September 1st, 1939, during World War II.

This monument represents a critical moment in Polish history, commemorating postal workers who were executed as illegal combatants after their surrender.

Visitors can access this monument at coordinates 54.3535549, 18.6567704, with facilities adapted for wheelchair users and maintained by Gdański Zarząd Dróg i Zieleni.

The memorial incorporates metal birds in flight above the fallen soldier, symbolizing the spirit of resistance during the first day of World War II.

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Website: https://gzdiz.gda.pl/mapa/pomnik-tym-co-za-polskosc-gdanska,o,10

Operator: Gdański Zarząd Dróg i Zieleni

Website: https://gzdiz.gda.pl/mapa/pomnik-tym-co-za-polskosc-gdanska,o,10

GPS coordinates: 54.35355,18.65677

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:24