Walenty Badylak Well in Kraków, Memorial well in Main Market Square, Poland.
The Walenty Badylak Well is a memorial structure in Krakow's Main Market Square featuring a stone base and metal plaque with bilingual inscriptions. The installation marks a specific moment in the square's history and stands as a permanent reminder for those passing through this central public space.
The memorial marks an event on March 21, 1980, when a significant act of protest took place at this location in the center of Krakow. The original structure was later restored in 2004 and updated with additional inscriptions to preserve this moment in time.
The memorial serves as a gathering point for remembrance ceremonies and educational visits about Polish resistance during the communist period.
The memorial stands in the middle of the Main Market Square, easy to locate among other monuments and buildings surrounding the space. The location is centrally situated and accessible on foot, with information points nearby for those seeking more context.
The structure was originally a functional hydrant before being transformed into a lasting memorial through restoration and inscription work. This conversion shows how everyday objects can become symbols of remembrance in public spaces.
Location: Kraków
GPS coordinates: 50.06240,19.93690
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40
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