Memorial · Warsaw

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Photograph at the 2 IV 2005 21.37 Memorial
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This stone memorial in Warsaw serves as a commemoration for Śmierć Jana Pawła II. It stands as a modest tribute to a significant event, reflecting a local remembrance within the Polish capital. The memorial, marked by its simple stone form, offers a place for reflection on the individual it honours, ensuring their memory is preserved within the urban landscape. Its presence indicates community recognition of the commemorated individual's importance.

The memorial is situated in Warsaw, Poland's capital city, which has a long and complex history spanning from a small fishing town in the 14th century to its current status as a major European metropolis. The city has experienced periods of significant growth and change, including serving as the seat of various duchies and commonwealths, and enduring extensive destruction during World War II. The tradition of erecting memorials like this stone in public spaces is a common practice in cities such as Warsaw, allowing residents and visitors to connect with historical figures and events that have shaped the city and wider region.

The memorial is located in Warsaw, the bustling capital city of Poland, which lies on the River Vistula. Visitors can find this stone memorial within the city. Warsaw is easily accessible, served by several international airports, including Warsaw Chopin Airport, and offers an extensive public transport network of metro, buses, and trams. When visiting, one should approach the memorial with respect, acknowledging its commemorative purpose.

Inscription

“śmierć Jana Pawła II”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Warsaw.

Background

śmierć Jana Pawła II

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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