The monument was sculpted by Janina Horbaczewska.
The statue commemorates the 'Sanitariuszka' (medic) who served during the final stages of the Battle of Kołobrzeg.
It is a prominent feature of the Spa Park (Park Zdrojowy), which stretches along the Baltic Sea coastline.
The sculpture serves as a memorial to the civilian and military medical aid provided under heavy artillery fire in March 1945.
Kołobrzeg was heavily destroyed during the war, making this statue part of the city's reconstruction of its historical memory.
The Statue of the Nurse (Pomnik Sanitariuszki) in Kołobrzeg is a bronze monument dedicated to female medics who served during the Second World War. Located within the Stefan Żeromski Park, it commemorates the courage of medical personnel who assisted soldiers during the Battle of Kołobrzeg in 1945. The sculpture depicts a young woman in uniform carrying a medical bag, reflecting the reality of frontline nursing. It serves as a central point of remembrance for the town's wartime history. The monument was unveiled to honor the specific contributions of women in the Kołobrzeg struggle. It is situated on a landscaped pedestal, surrounded by the greenery of the coastal spa district. Visitors can observe historical details on the uniform and equipment sculpted into the bronze figure. The site is maintained as part of the local cultural heritage trail dedicated to the city's liberation.
From the front-left angle to capture the facial expression and the medical bag detail with the park foliage as a backdrop.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Stefan Żeromski Park, which features mature trees and walking paths.
The statue is located near the main seaside promenade, making it an easy stop during a walk to the Kołobrzeg Lighthouse.
Visit during the early morning to avoid the high volume of foot traffic that fills the park during peak summer afternoons.
Do not climb on the pedestal or the statue itself, as it is considered disrespectful to the memorial.
Maintain a respectful demeanor as it is a war memorial.
