Pomnik jeńców francuskich, Poznań

Name: Pomnik jeńców francuskich
Address: Poznań, Poland

#191 among attractions in Poznań

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Monument to French Prisoners of War - monument commemorating French prisoners of war from the wars of 1870-1871 and 1914-1918 who died in German captivity. Located in the southern part of the Citadel, on Armii Poznańska Street, to the left of the stairs leading to the Monument to Heroes.

The monument in the form of an obelisk of granite blocks, surrounded by a wall, commemorates the 1,333 French soldiers resting in a grave at its foot. The ashes were brought here from all over the city and the surrounding area. The remains of three soldiers from Napoleon's army, brought from the vicinity of Gniezno, also rest here. One of the plaques commemorates six French prisoners beheaded in Poznan in 1940-1943.

The monument was unveiled in 1934 in the presence of Jules Laroche - the French ambassador in Poland, the staff of the French consulate, Roger Adam Raczynski - the governor of Poznan, Cyril Ratajski - the president of Poznan and general Kazimierz Dzierżanowski. After World War II, the monument deteriorated. It was thoroughly renovated in 2013.

Coordinates: 52°25'8"N, 16°55'54"E

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Stare Miasto (Stare Winogrady)Poznań Poland

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Pomnik jeńców francuskich – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Applied Arts, Citadel Park, Royal Castle, Fort Winiary.

0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum
Museum of Applied Arts, Poznań
17 min walk • The Museum of Applied Arts in Poznań stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry, nestled within the picturesque landscape of western Poland. As a beacon of creativity and design, this museum, with its focus on applied arts, showcases an impressive...
~1610 ftN
Park
Citadel Park, Poznań
8 min walk • Citadel Park, nestled in the heart of Poznań, Poland, stands as a tranquil oasis and a poignant historical monument. Sprawling over 100 hectares, this verdant park offers city dwellers and tourists alike a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life, with its...
0.7 miS
Reconstructed 13th-century castle
Royal Castle, Poznań
18 min walk • The Royal Castle in Poznań is a historical edifice that stands as a testament to the city's regal past. Located in the heart of Poznań, Poland, this castle is a significant cultural landmark and a prime example of medieval architecture in the region.
~1140 ftNE
Forts and castles
Fort Winiary, Poznań
6 min walk • Fort Winiary was part of Festung Posen, a system of defensive fortifications around the Polish city of Poznań.
~1940 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of St. Adalbert, Poznań
10 min walk • The Church of St. Adalbert or the Church of St. Wojciech in Poznań, Poland, was constructed in the 15th century. It was the one of only two Polish churches under the Nazis. The church has a 16th-century wooden belfry.
~1340 ftNE
Forts and castles
Poznań Fortress, Poznań
7 min walk • Poznań Fortress, known in German as Festung Posen was a set of fortifications in the city of Poznań in western Poland, built under Prussian rule in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It represents the third largest system of its kind in Europe.
0.6 miS
Museum
Pracownia-Muzeum Józefa Ignacego Kraszewskiego, Poznań
16 min walk • The Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski Workshop-Museum in Poznań - a biographical museum dedicated to Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski, located in Poznań, at 14 Wroniecka St. It is a branch of the Raczynski Library.
0.7 miS
Church
Kościół Najświętszego Serca Jezusa i Matki Bożej Pocieszenia, Poznań
18 min walk • Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Consolation. Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary at 18 Szewska Street in Poznań - the oldest, still existing, church of the left bank city.
0.6 miW
Museum
Salon Muzyczny-Muzeum Feliksa Nowowiejskiego, Poznań
16 min walk • Music Salon - Feliks Nowowiejski Museum - a museum dedicated to Feliks Nowowiejski, located in Poznań, at 11 Avenue Wielkopolska in Sołacz.
~560 ftSE
Museum
Muzeum Armii „Poznań”, Poznań
3 min walk • Poznań Army Museum - a branch of the Wielkopolska Museum of Independence located in the Citadel Park in Poznań. Presented here are military, photographs, documents. Between May 2010 and October 2013, the museum building was closed due to its...
0.6 miS
Memorial
Golem, Poznań
17 min walk • Golem Monument - a monument to Golem, a mythological figure, an artificial man, who according to legend was supposed to have been created by the Prague rabbi Jehuda Löw ben Becalel.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pomnik jeńców francuskich?

Nearby attractions include Monument to heroes, Poznań (1 min walk), Cmentarz Wojenny Żołnierzy Brytyjskich, Poznań (1 min walk), Muzeum Armii „Poznań”, Poznań (3 min walk), Muzeum Uzbrojenia, Poznań (4 min walk).

How to get to Pomnik jeńców francuskich by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pomnik jeńców francuskich:

Light rail

Poznań Garbary • Lines: Pkm2, Pkm3 (7 min walk)

Bus

Urząd Marszałkowski • Lines: 168, 169, 171, 215 (9 min walk)
Garbary PKM • Lines: 160, 163, 167, 174, 176, 190, 214, 221, 224, 603, 911 (9 min walk)

Tram

Armii Poznań • Lines: 10, 3 (10 min walk)
Żniwna • Lines: 10, 3 (12 min walk)

Train

Maltanka (34 min walk)