Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument

The Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument is located on the main thoroughfare of the historical center of Warsaw, known as the Saxon Axis. It is an exact replica of the Tadeusz Kościuszko Statue in Washington D.C., which was unveiled on May 9, 1910 and designed by Polish sculptor Antoni Popiel.

The monument in Warsaw was created to replace the previous "Dead in the Service and Defense of the Polish People's Republic" monument, which was erected by the Communist government in the 1980s and demolished in 1991. The project was funded by Citi Bank Handlowy and the Warsaw City Council, with the bronze elements being produced by the Technical Appliance Works in Gliwice.

The copying of the Washington monument was carried out by Kraków sculptors Anna and Wojciech Siek. The Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument in Warsaw was unveiled on November 16, 2010. It depicts Tadeusz Kościuszko in an American general's uniform, holding plans for the West Point garrison defenses. On the right side of the monument is a figure representing the Battle of Racławice, and on the left is a figure representing the Battle of Saratoga.

Tadeusz Kościuszko was a Polish military engineer, statesman, and military leader who is widely revered as a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, France, and the United States. He was born on February 4 or 12, 1746, in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was then a federation of two countries.

Kościuszko is best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War, where he served as a general in the Continental Army and played a key role in several important battles, including Saratoga and West Point. He is also remembered for his efforts to promote democracy and human rights, both in the United States and in his native Poland.

In addition to his military and political career, Kościuszko is also known for his humanitarian efforts. He established schools and hospitals, and worked to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized. He is considered a champion of social justice and equality, and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world to this day.