Memorial of three resistance movements, Brno, Czech Republic
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Bronze pyramidal memorial in front of Palace of Justice in Brno dedicated to the three resistance movements in former Czechoslovakia (during WW I, WW II and during communist regime (1948-1989))
Waymark Code: WMB7FC
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/14/2011
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In 2005 municipal authorities of Brno city decided, thanks to initiative of Czech Confederetion of Political Prisoners and Czech Union of Fighters for Freedom, to build a monument dedicated to victims of three resistance movements in former Czechoslovakia. The monument should pernamently commemorate heroism of people, who sacrificied their lives, health or freedom in their fights against violence, despotism and tyranny during World War I, World War II and during Communist regime in 1948-1989.
The architectural competion won a design of sculptor Michal Gabriel. His project has shape of pyramid, which is suported in its corners by other three pyramids and each of the three pyramids stands again on other three ones under. Just each of the three corners represents one of the mentioned resistance movements. The sculpture is made from bronze. It was dedicated on October 17th, 2006 in front of Palace of Justice in Brno.
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Adress of the monument:
Justiční palác
Rooseveltova 16
Brno, Czech Republic
When was this monument palced?: October 17, 2006
Who placed this monument?: Brno' Municipal authorities due to Political Prisoners Confederation initiative
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