Kościuszkowców Memorial, Military monument in Praga district, Warsaw, Poland
The Kościuszkowców Memorial is a bronze monument in the Praga district beside Port Praski, depicting a soldier holding a rifle and wearing a cape. The statue reaches about 16 meters high and stands prominently along the Vistula riverbank.
The memorial honors soldiers of the Polish 1st Infantry Division who tried to support Warsaw during the 1944 uprising against German occupation. It was built to commemorate their efforts and the struggles of that period.
The memorial serves as a symbol of Polish resistance and stands as an important point of remembrance in the neighborhood. Visitors can sense its significance through its prominent placement along the river and the way locals pass by it daily.
The monument sits at the intersection of Wybrzeże Helskie and Okrzei Streets and is easy to reach on foot. The location offers views of the Vistula River and is within walking distance of other notable sights in the old city.
Local residents humorously call the soldier's raised arm 'five beers please' because of its particular angle toward the city center. This informal nickname is widely known among neighborhood dwellers and shows how people connect personally with the statue.
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