Monument to the Sons of Łowicki Land

The Monument to the Sons of Łowicki Land stands on the Old Market Square in Łowicz, surrounded by townhouses and buildings near the town hall. It commemorates residents of Łowicz who died in the struggle for Polish independence over nearly a hundred years, from the November Uprising to the May coup of 1926.

Who the monument is dedicated to

The inscription on the monument covers the period from the November Uprising (1830-1831) to May 1926 and concerns residents of Łowicz who fell during this time in the struggle for independence. The monument itself was erected in 1927, a year after the last events it commemorates.

Destruction by Germans and post-war reconstruction

In 1941 the German occupiers destroyed the monument. It was reconstructed only on 9 May 1986, after years of effort and after funds for renovation had been collected. What stands on the Old Market Square today is therefore a post-war reconstruction, not the original from 1927.

Old Market Square as a place of remembrance

The Monument to the Sons of Łowicki Land stands on the Old Market Square alongside the Monument of Gratitude to the Soldiers of the Polish Army from the 1960s and the monument to John Paul II unveiled in 2000. This part of the square thus serves as a place of national remembrance, beside the cathedral basilica that dominates the square. Commemorative ceremonies continue to be held at the monument, including on anniversaries of the recovery of independence.

Old Market Square as a visitor attraction

The Old Market Square is the heart of historic Łowicz and a natural starting point for exploring the city, surrounded by townhouses and historic buildings dating back several centuries. Beside the cathedral basilica and town hall stands the Museum in Łowicz, so a walk around the square allows visitors to see several layers of Łowicz's history in one place, from sacred architecture to commemorations of the struggle for independence.

Practical information

• Address: Stary Rynek, 99-400 Łowicz (the monument stands on the square next to the Monument of Gratitude)
• Getting there: city centre Łowicz, by train to Łowicz station and on foot to the Old Market Square, near public transport stops
• What to expect: stone obelisk on an open square, accessible without time restrictions, free admission