Pomnik Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej, Wrocław

Name: Pomnik Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej
Address: Wrocław, Poland

#97 among attractions in Wrocław

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Monument to the Victims of the Katyn Massacre in Wrocław - monument commemorating the victims of the Katyn massacre. Designed by Tadeusz Tchórzewski. Built between 1994-2000.

The ceremony of unveiling the monument took place on September 22, 2000. The unveiling was performed by Andrzej Przewoźnik.

The monument is situated on the plan of a cross, on the area of 380 m2. It has the form of four granite slabs and two bronze figures: the Angel of Death and the Pieta of Katyn - Mother of Fatherland holding a murdered prisoner in her arms. The names of the places of the crime are engraved on the left side of the pedestal, while the names of the prisoner-of-war camps are engraved on the right side.

A plaque with an inscription in Polish was placed on the monument:

Coordinates: 51°6'43"N, 17°2'35"E

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Stare MiastoWrocław Poland

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Which popular attractions are close to Pomnik Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej?

Nearby attractions include Wzgórze Polskie, Wrocław (3 min walk), Hala Targowa, Wrocław (4 min walk), Panorama Racławicka, Wrocław (4 min walk), Museum of Architecture, Wrocław (4 min walk).

How to get to Pomnik Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pomnik Ofiar Zbrodni Katyńskiej:

Bus

Hala Targowa • Lines: 251, 259 (5 min walk)
Galeria Dominikańska • Lines: 110, 114, 120, 904, 914, 924 (7 min walk)

Tram

Hala Targowa • Lines: 11, 17, 23, 5, 8, 9 (5 min walk)
Plac Nowy Targ • Lines: 11, 17, 23, 5, 8, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Wrocław Główny (26 min walk)
Wrocław Nadodrze (27 min walk)