Litewski Square in Lublin: A Site of Symbols and Monuments

Abstract

The study of the existence and location of monuments on Litewski Square in Lublin was conducted in the field and via an analysis of the literature, maps, photos and pictures from various years. Squares with such a high number of various monuments, including those of significant value on a nationwide scale. Memorials and key elements of the square existed in different years and were situated in various places. Across various periods, a total of seven monuments and one significant tree were located here. There were also more development elements, including the Independence bench or valuable trees, yet the authors focused solely on the eight major monuments that were also symbols of the place, the city and the country.

The Tradition and Symbols of a Place in Shaping Public Spaces through the Example of the Transformation of Litewski Square in Lublin, Poland

“…They affectively point to its centuries-long history, yet the significance of the monuments has changed, in turn, also affecting the significance of the square itself. The social and cultural significance of Litewski Square as an urban public space has made it an attractive case study for several scholars [49][50][51][52][53]. It has also been discussed in papers on the urban development of Lublin [54,55].…”