Matka Polka monument in Racibórz, Bronze monument in Racibórz, Poland.
The Matka Polka monument stands 6.7 meters tall and consists of 30 bronze elements weighing a total of 3 tons at Plac Mostowy.
The statue was unveiled on July 14, 1973, during a ceremony attended by government officials and approximately 20,000 gathered citizens.
The monument depicts a mother holding her child, representing Polish mothers who raised their children with patriotic values in the Silesian region.
The monument is located near the Oder River, with coordinates at 50.0943538 latitude and 18.2213325 longitude, making it accessible from the city center.
Local wedding couples maintain a tradition of placing flowers at the base of the statue, which has earned the nickname 'Silesian Nike'.
GPS coordinates: 50.09435,18.22133
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:10
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