Pomnik Czynu Rewolucyjnego

This took a minute to research the history behind this relic. It is called the “Monument to the Revolutionary Fights” focusing on the Rzeszów region. The need to build the monument started in the 1960s by the “Polish United Workers Party (PZPR) and commissioned Marian Konieczny to encompass/commemorate the revolutionary acts and uprisings in the area of what was called “Rzeszów Land”. Apparently, when the structural foundation was being laid the ground was so marshy they put in over several dozen concrete pillars over 10 meters long. The two vertical ellipses represent laurel leaves that are composed of 37 pairs of concrete elements. Facing the West is the Goddess of Victory “Nike” and facing the East is a symbolic system of a worker, peasant, and a soldier. Apparently, the sculptures have a hatch thereby allowing them to be entered…probably not anymore though as the monument was barricaded with fence and the police station is across the street…I don’t recommend crossing the fence. Also, apparently there is a movement to remove the monument, but I don’t see why as it is a part of the local history. Its worth a walk if you are in the local area.