Zemła and Zabłocki
The Silesian Insurgents Monument in Katowice was designed by sculptor Gustaw Zemła and architect Wojciech Zabłocki. Their concept won the competition decided on 1 October 1965. The monument was unveiled on 1 September 1967. Its three wings symbolise the three uprisings.
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- Jak powstawał Pomnik Powstańców Śląskich w Katowicach, 1965–1967Competition, unveiling and introductory symbolism paragraphs
A gift from Warsaw
The monument was a gift from the people of Warsaw to the inhabitants of Katowice Voivodeship, linked to the region’s contribution to rebuilding the capital. During development, bronze castings replaced the proposed granite. Construction and unveiling ceremonies also belong to the memory politics of communist Poland.
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- Jak powstawał Pomnik Powstańców Śląskich w Katowicach, 1965–1967Funding, material change and ceremonies
The monument as heritage
The monument ensemble was entered in the heritage register on 19 February 2024 as A/1348/24. A city council resolution from June 2024 also documents its official name.
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- Uchwała Nr IV/47/24 Rady Miasta KatowiceResolution IV/47/24, justification
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- Jak powstawał Pomnik Powstańców Śląskich w Katowicach, 1965–1967
Joanna Sowa; Przemysław Snoch · Archiwum Państwowe w Katowicach · 2021
- Uchwała Nr IV/47/24 Rady Miasta Katowice
Rada Miasta Katowice · BIP Katowice · 2024-06-20
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