The Józef Piłsudski Monument in Warsaw is a significant tribute to Marshal Józef Piłsudski, a prominent figure in Polish history known for his role in regaining Poland’s independence in 1918 after 123 years of partition by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Piłsudski served as the Chief of State (1918–1922) and later as the Minister of Military Affairs, and he is considered a national hero in Poland.

The monument is located in Piłsudski Square (formerly Victory Square), which is one of the most important public spaces in Warsaw and has been the site of many historical events in Poland’s history. Unveiled on August 15, 1995, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw, the monument commemorates Piłsudski’s role in the 1920 victory over the Bolshevik army, a pivotal moment in the Polish-Soviet War, which is often referred to as the “Miracle on the Vistula.”

The statue portrays Marshal Józef Piłsudski on horseback, symbolizing his leadership and military prowess. It was designed by Polish sculptor Tadeusz Łodziana. The monument is not only a tribute to Piłsudski himself but also serves as a symbol of Poland’s struggles for independence and sovereignty. It is a place of respect and remembrance, where people lay flowers and pay homage to one of the most influential figures in Poland’s 20th-century history.

Józef Piłsudski remains a complex and sometimes controversial figure due to his authoritarian rule in the later years of his political life, but his contribution to Poland’s independence is widely celebrated and remembered through monuments, memorials, and named public spaces across the country.