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1863 sukilimas

This memorial bench, created by the Druskininkai Rotary Club „Sūrutis” initiative, is dedicated to the community of Polish origin in Druskininkai.

Many famous personalities created and lived in the resort – the Polish writer Eliza Orzeszkowa, the poet Jan Czeczot, the writer Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski, and the well-known historical figure, the interwar honorary citizen of Druskininkai, Józef Piłsudski.

The memorial bench created by the sculptor Romualdas Inčirauskas depicts the emblem of the 1863 uprising, which symbolizes the unity of three nations (Lithuanians, Poles, and Ukrainians) in the fight against the threat of Tsarist Russia.

Józef Piłsudski thought about the city of Druskininkai is written on the bench: „Druskininkai was a surprise of the Creator’s thoughts in peace when he smiled”.

The bench was built at the former place of Józef Piłsudski summer residence.

During the interwar period, Druskininkai was part of Poland (1920-1939). During that period, the resort was especially popularized by Józef Piłsudski, who spent a large part of his summer vacation here.