Maria Konopnicka Monument in Warsaw, Syenite statue in Saxon Garden, Warsaw, Poland

The Maria Konopnicka Monument in Warsaw's Saxon Garden is a syenite sculpture by Stanisław Kulon, unveiled in 1966, showing the writer seated on a low plinth. The plinth bears the inscription "Marii Konopnickiej – dzieci" (To Maria Konopnicka – the children), with the unveiling date on the right and a note on the left that it was funded by children's contributions through the "Płomyczek" magazine and the Maria Konopnicka Society.

The monument was unveiled in 1966 and resulted from an initiative by students at Primary School 11 in Kalisz. The students gathered public donations to fund and realize this project.

The monument honors Maria Konopnicka, a writer whose works addressed social issues and children's stories that shaped how many Poles understand justice and education. Her books remain connected to Polish identity and values.

The monument stands in the northwestern section of Saxon Garden and is easy to reach on foot from the main entrance. Visit on a clear day to read the inscriptions on the pedestal comfortably.

The monument was created through a grassroots effort by schoolchildren, showing how deeply Konopnicka's work was valued for young readers. Community fundraising like this was unusual for such projects at the time.