Poland Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Warsaw
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Polish: Grób Nieznanego Żołnierza) is a monument in Warsaw, Poland, dedicated to the unknown soldiers who have given their lives for Poland. It is one of many such national tombs of unknowns that were erected after World War I, and the most important such monument in Poland.
The monument, located at Piłsudski Square, is the only surviving part of the Saxon Palace that occupied the spot until World War II. Since November 2, 1925 the tomb houses the unidentified body of a young soldier who fell during the Defence of Lwów. Since then, earth from numerous battlefields where Polish soldiers have fought has been added to the urns housed in the surviving pillars of the Saxon Palace.
The Tomb is constantly lit by an eternal flame and assisted by a guard post provided by the three companies of the 1st Guards Battalion, Representative Regiment of the Polish Armed Forces. It is there that most official military commemorations take place in Poland and where foreign representatives lay wreaths when visiting Poland.
The Tomb was designed by the famous Polish sculptor, Stanisław Kazimierz Ostrowski.
The changing of the guard takes place every full hour, 365 days a year.
The monument, located at Piłsudski Square, is the only surviving part of the Saxon Palace that occupied the spot until World War II. Since November 2, 1925 the tomb houses the unidentified body of a young soldier who fell during the Defence of Lwów. Since then, earth from numerous battlefields where Polish soldiers have fought has been added to the urns housed in the surviving pillars of the Saxon Palace.
The Tomb is constantly lit by an eternal flame and assisted by a guard post provided by the three companies of the 1st Guards Battalion, Representative Regiment of the Polish Armed Forces. It is there that most official military commemorations take place in Poland and where foreign representatives lay wreaths when visiting Poland.
The Tomb was designed by the famous Polish sculptor, Stanisław Kazimierz Ostrowski.
The changing of the guard takes place every full hour, 365 days a year.
Travel Information
Centrally located in Warsaw. Not much parking. Public transporation recommended.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
04:11 - 21:01
| current local time: 20:34
Photo Themes
Monument
tomb
Locations
Warsaw
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