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The Monument to the Fighters for the Polishness of Opole Silesia, commonly referred to as the "Opole Nike", is a 400-ton obelisk located in the heart of the city and being a frequent meeting place for Opole residents. The monument depicts Nike, symbolizing victory and freedom, with outstretched wings, standing on the back of a bison.
The monument, measuring 15 meters in height, was erected in Opole in 1970. It was unveiled on the 25th anniversary of the end of World War II. The monument is dedicated to the "Fighters for the Polishness of Opole Silesia" – insurgents who fought in three uprisings in the years 1919-1921. The author of the steel and concrete obelisk is Jan Borowczyk, a resident of Opole.
At the base of the monument, you can see a plaque commemorating the 60th anniversary of the proclamation of the Five Truths of Poles and a plaque paying tribute to the Lviv cadets who fell during the Third Silesian Uprising.
Practical information:
Sightseeing:
from Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Upon special request, the museum can be made available to visitors at a different time, after prior telephone arrangement.
Paid admission.
Free parking spaces below the museum building.
