Freedom Mast

The Freedom Mast is a monument in the form of a 60-meter flagpole, located at the Rondo Zgrupowania AK “Radosław” in Warsaw. It was initiated by Artur Nowakowski and Bogdan Kaczmarek. The construction was inspired by similar structures in European cities and aimed to commemorate several important anniversaries, such as the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Built in 2014, the mast was initially the tallest flagpole in Poland, and its design draws attention due to its unusual spindle shape, symbolizing people holding the flag. Made of concrete and steel, the mast weighs nearly 40 tons and is set on V-shaped foundations, emphasizing its stability. At the top, there is a 100 m² flag, raised electrically and replaced every few months, giving new life to national and local symbolism. Every year on August 1, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Uprising, the mast flies a flag with the symbol of Fighting Poland for 63 days, while the national flag is displayed for the rest of the year. The construction was accompanied by controversies regarding its location and the lack of public consultations. Critics pointed to the unfortunate choice of the site, which does not fully reflect the spirit of the Uprising. Nevertheless, the project gained acceptance from the Association of Warsaw Insurgents and the Council of the Warsaw Uprising Museum. The Freedom Mast was handed over to the city on November 10, 2014, coinciding with National Independence Day. Its symbolism and architecture form an important part of Warsaw's landscape and national memory.