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The Westerplatte Monument, also known as the Monument to the Defenders of the Coast (Polish: Pomnik Obrońców Wybrzeża) is a war memorial located in Gdańsk, Poland, on the Westerplatte Peninsula in the Gdańsk harbour channel constructed between 1964–1966 to commemorate the Polish defenders of the Military Transit Depot (Wojskowa ...
Nov 8, 2016 · Discover Ruins at Westerplatte in Gdańsk, Poland: The site of the first battle of World War II.
Westerplatte Monument in memory of the Polish defenders. Westerplatte (Polish pronunciation: [vɛstɛrˈplatɛ], [ˈvɛstɛrplatɛ], German pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɐplatə]) is a peninsula in Gdańsk, Poland, located on the Baltic Sea coast mouth of the Dead Vistula (one of the Vistula delta estuaries), in the Gdańsk
Westerplatte Monument, an obelisk also known as the "Monument to the Defenders of the Coast" or "Historical Monument, Site of the Battle of Westerplatte". Westerplatte's Guardhouses I, III and IV, the power plant, and the barracks survived the war.
Jan 14, 2024 · The Westerplatte Monument was constructed between 1964-1966 to honour the Polish defenders of the Military Transit Depot (Wojskowa Składnica Tranzytowa, or WST) in the Battle of Westerplatte. The monument includes inscriptions which pay tribute to the defence of the Polish sea coast and the naval battles of WWII in which Polish sailors and ...
In 1966 a Monument of the Coast Defenders was unveiled to honor Polish soldiers. It is 25 meters high. Its shape resembles a jagged bayonet stuck into the ground. On 1 September 2009 the outdoor exhibition “Westerplatte: Resort – Bastion – Symbol” prepared by World War II Museum in Gdańsk was opened.
The monument, designed by sculptor Franciszek Duszeńko, is a striking piece of architecture. Its towering obelisk and the surrounding area are adorned with plaques and inscriptions honoring the Polish defenders. Touring the Remnants of Bunkers. While visiting Westerplatte, you can explore the remnants of bunkers and fortifications that played ...
