UPRISING MONUMENT ON ST. ANNE'S MOUNTAIN

The Uprising Monument on St. Anne's Mountain, together with the adjacent rock amphitheatre, is one of the most interesting sites in the area, besides the St. Anne Sanctuary. It was built in the area where one of the bloodiest battles of the Third Silesian Uprising of 1921 took place. The current monument was erected on the site of a pre-war German mausoleum dedicated to German soldiers who died in the uprising. The construction of the Uprising Monument began as early as August 1946, when Ksawery Dunikowski's design was selected. Due to costs, political decisions and repeatedly changing concepts, the Uprising Monument was only completed in 1955, and was officially opened that year. The monument consists of four interconnected 15-metre granite pylons, as well as a hall beneath them, which is yet to be developed. The pylons depict scenes from the battle for Silesia. Due to the historical period in which the monument was built, it contains many elements that distort historical facts. Nonetheless, the Uprising Monument remains a venue for numerous ceremonies, particularly during the anniversaries of the Silesian Uprisings. The entire complex, including the rock amphitheatre, leaves a lasting impression on visitors. Efforts and measures are currently being taken to renovate the site and make it even more attractive to visitors.