A monument from 1922 in the town park belt in Lwówek Śląski, commemorating those who fell in the First World War, with a figure of a reclining warrior and a German inscription.
The First World War Victims Monument in Lwówek Śląski stands in the town park belt, at the junction of Zamkowa Street and Wojska Polskiego Avenue. It was unveiled on 26 July 1922, following construction work carried out from February of the same year.
The monument's design was prepared by Möller, the town builder of Lwówek Śląski at the time. Its construction was funded by veterans' associations and the Stahlhelm organisation.
The monument consists of a semicircular wall with pylons, on which sculptures of a woman and a man were placed. In the centre stands a figure of a reclining warrior holding a shield. Carved into the stone is the German inscription "Wir starben für euch", meaning "We died for you" - dedicated to the town's residents who fell in the First World War.
After the Second World War the Polish authorities regarded the monument as a symbol of German militarism, which led to the removal of the plaques bearing the names of the fallen. The site was also at times used in ways inconsistent with its original, commemorative character.
The monument borders the historic centre of Lwówek Śląski - nearby is the Market Square.
By the Market Square stands the town hall.
Not far away it is worth visiting the Lower Silesian Brewing Museum.
Beyond the town stretches the area of Lwówek Switzerland, popular for a longer walk.
Be the first! Add a comment.
You need to log in to add a comment.
Log in