Syrenka Monument in Powiśle

The Syrenka Monument is 4.5 m tall and made of bronze and sandstone materials. The statue depicts the Warsaw Mermaid standing along the riverside promenade near the Vistula River and the Świętokrzyski Bridge.

The monument was created in 1939 by sculptor Ludwika Nitschowa, using the young poet and ethnography student Krystyna Krahelska as the model. This creation during the pre-war period became symbolically important for the city's identity.

The figure carries a shield and sword, representing Warsaw's protective symbol deeply rooted in the city's story. This mermaid image has become so linked to the city's identity that people recognize it instantly as Warsaw's emblem.

The monument is located near the Świętokrzyski Bridge complex and is easily reached by public transportation. You can walk around it comfortably and the riverside promenade offers many paths for exploring the area on foot.

The statue was modeled after a real artist, making it more than just an abstract symbol of the city. The fact that an actual person inspired this form gives the monument a human story behind its public fame.

Location: Śródmieście

Inception: 1939

Creator: Ludwika Nitschowa

Height: 4.5 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

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Made from material: bronze, sandstone

GPS coordinates: 52.24026,21.03207

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:41