Memorial site on Górczewska Street in Warsaw

The memorial site at 32 Górczewska Street in Warsaw commemorates the tragic Wola Massacre that took place in August 1944, when German troops systematically murdered the residents of the district. Between 2010 and 2014, the site underwent significant changes, including the addition of a new commemorative plaque in 2009 and the unveiling of an 8-meter-tall steel cross in 2012, symbolizing the mass burning of victims' bodies. In 2014, as part of an expansion, a wall with a relief and new plaques bearing the names of identified victims were added. The memorial has become a symbolic place of reflection honoring the tragic events, which may have claimed between 30,000 and 65,000 lives. Commemorative ceremonies have been held annually, drawing both local residents and war veterans. The site has also been a subject of controversy due to the construction of a car dealership nearby, and protests over the relocation of the cross have highlighted the need to protect the historical integrity of the location. Historians estimate that between 4,500 and 12,000 Poles, including patients of the Wolski Hospital, were murdered at the site where the memorial now stands. Interestingly, the first ceremonies honoring the victims took place as early as 1945, underscoring the importance of this site to the local community and the history of Warsaw.