Monument to the People of the Sea, monument in Gdynia, Poland
Monument to the People of the Sea is a large metal sculpture in the port area of Gdynia, standing in front of the old Maritime Station building. The statue depicts stylized human figures with an upright, proud stance and sits directly by the water where ships and boats regularly pass.
The monument was erected in 1965 as Poland recognized its maritime roots and the importance of fishing and shipping to the local economy. Gdynia's rapid growth as a port city in the 20th century made such a memorial an important acknowledgment of the people who enabled this development.
The monument carries the name 'People of the Sea' and reflects how the city views its connection to maritime work. The design honors fishermen and sailors as essential members of the community whose labor shaped the place.
The monument sits in a public area right by the port and is easy to reach on foot along the waterfront promenade. The plaza around the statue offers space to pause, though the surroundings are busy, especially during summer months when visitors and locals gather.
Artist Wiktor Tołkin designed this sculpture with open hands reaching out toward the sea. This gesture connects visitors directly with the symbolic act of sailors who gave their lives to the water.
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