Pomnik Wyzwolenia Ziemi Warmińsko-Mazurskiej w Olsztynie
Pomnik Wyzwolenia Ziemi Warmińsko-Mazurskiej w Olsztynie, Soviet-era monument in Olsztyn, Poland.
This monument in downtown Olsztyn consists of two granite pylons approximately 13 meters tall that form an incomplete triumphal arch. A soldier figure about 7 meters high stands on the right pylon, holding a freedom banner aloft.
Built in 1954, it commemorates the Soviet Army's advance into Olsztyn in January 1945, marking a turning point in the war for the region. The stone materials used came from the demolished Hindenburg Mausoleum, a remnant of German occupation.
The monument was designed by Xawery Dunikowski, an Auschwitz concentration camp survivor who carved battle scenes from World War II into one of the pylons. The soldier figure with raised hand and waving banner represents liberation for many visitors today.
The monument stands on Xawery Dunikowski Square in the downtown area, near the Provincial Administrative Court and the Marshal's Office building. The location is easy to reach on foot and offers a clear view from the plaza.
The seven-meter soldier figure raises one hand holding the banner while keeping the other hand clenched in a fist - a powerful image of resolve. This contrast between hope and strength was deliberately shaped by the sculptor and strikes visitors immediately.
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