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T - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Warsaw, Poland view map

Situated at the Pilsudski Square.
It is a monument to the nameless heroes fallen in battle for Poland's freedom - in World War I and the subsequent Polish-Soviet War and also the ashes and soil brought from WWII battle places.

It is one of Poland' most important national symbols. In remembrance official visiting delegations place their wreaths on this spot to pay homage to the soldiers lost in the wars.
The guards are changed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour.

The Tomb was designed by the famous Polish sculptor, Stanislaw Kazimierz Ostrowski.
It was located in 1925 within the arcade that linked the two symmetric wings of the Saxon Palace, which was completely destroyed by the Wehrmacht after the Warsaw Uprising in December 1944.
After the war only the small part of the palace containing the Tomb itself was restored, but soon it will be rebuilt in original shape.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknown_Soldier,_Warsaw


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Cindi Smith26-Dec-2008 19:28
Wonderful monument. We have them here too. Beautiful emotional shot!
Russ Rose26-Dec-2008 04:22
Once again an excellent image of an important historical building. This one has great importance to the memory of those who have died to serve us. thank you for sharing.
Walter Otto Koenig24-Dec-2008 03:04
Excellent shot of this important monument.
Guest 23-Dec-2008 18:59
Great momument and tribute as well as a beautiful image.
Maaike Huizer23-Dec-2008 16:42
Of course the monument is great but above all you have captured the winter light so well!
cits_4_pets23-Dec-2008 06:46
Wonderful angle...another nice entry...
mathilda williams23-Dec-2008 01:52
a wonderful monument, and I like to hear that the unknown soldiers are honoured in this way.
carol j. phipps23-Dec-2008 01:32
Impressive site!
Ilana gil22-Dec-2008 19:59
Love the light!
Inga Morozoff22-Dec-2008 19:17
Nice shot, and thanks for the commentary.
J. Scott Coile22-Dec-2008 18:08
Monumental memorial! Awe inspiring.
Jeff Lobaugh22-Dec-2008 14:04
Very impressive!!
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