Contemplation, reverence, silence, and awe is what is commanded by this serene national monument that is located at the end of the vast Pilsudski Square. The eternal flame well guarded incessantly by two Polish soldiers on guard every hour 365 days in the year is symbolic of the memoirs kept alive and gratitude shown by the people to these brave soldiers. Set in a large square of what used to be a palace, the monument is the only surviving part of the Saxon Palace that occupied the spot until World WarII. Exploring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reflects the city's turbulent history and it makes you think of the atrocity of war.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a touching memorial to the martyrs of Poland who died fighting for their country. The monument holds the remains of an unknown soldier who was killed during the Polish-Ukrainian war of 1918-1919. Along with the soldier’s remains are vessels containing soil from 14 different battlegrounds. The Saxon Gardens to the rear of the tomb, originally created by Saxon Kings, are also worth seeing. There is a lovely fountain and the gardens are pristine in appearance. The large fountain originally built in 1855, with an elaborately carved plaque resting on a shell form basin supported by a scrolled bracket. The fountain is the centerpiece of gardens designed by the 19th-Century designer Henryk Marconi and also one of the urban symbols of Warsaw. It’s also the place where most official military commemorations take place in Poland and foreign representatives lay wreaths. Stop by to pay respect.
Metro (M1 or M2) - 38 minutes
Taxi, Super Taxi, Sun Taxi, MPT Taxi - 37 minutes
Uber - 37 minutes
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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