4 June 1989 Square

4 June 1989 Square is located in the centre of Tomaszów Mazowiecki, at the intersection of Barlickiego and Warszawska streets. It is a small urban area with an obelisk that commemorates the first partially free parliamentary elections in post-war Poland.

Where the name came from

The square was named five years after the elections, in 1994. It was one of the first places of memory in Poland dedicated to the date of 4 June 1989. The initiator of the square's creation was Grzegorz Haraśny, the then deputy mayor of Tomaszów Mazowiecki.

The obelisk and annual commemorations

The central point of the square is the obelisk. Every year, on the anniversary of the elections, residents and representatives of the city authorities gather at it to honour the memory of the event that opened the way to a change of system.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Barlickiego 2, intersection with ul. Warszawska, Tomaszów Mazowiecki
• Getting there: city centre, the square is located at one of the main intersections
• What to expect: a small urban square with an obelisk, open area accessible around the clock, with no additional infrastructure