Janusz Korczak Monument in Warsaw, Bronze monument in Świętokrzyski Park, Warsaw, Poland.
The Janusz Korczak Monument in Warsaw is a bronze sculpture in Świętokrzyski Park showing the educator protecting a group of children. The artwork stands in the center of the park as a visible reminder of his dedication to child welfare.
The first postwar plans for a Korczak monument stalled for lack of funds. In 1999 Gołda Tencer of the Shalom Foundation and Prof. Jadwiga Bińczycka revived the project, and an international contest in 2001 chose the design by Jan Bohdan Chmielewski and Zbigniew Mikielewicz. The cornerstone was laid in 2003 by Mayor Lech Kaczyński; the monument was unveiled on 1 June 2006, Children's Day, at the site of a Jewish orphanage from which Korczak set off with his pupils.
The monument marks a place central to Polish Jewish educational history, where Korczak's orphanage once stood and shaped how children were cared for. The sculpture serves as a reminder of his belief that all children deserve respect and protection.
The monument is located in the center of Świętokrzyski Park and is easily accessible by metro at Świętokrzyska station nearby. The park is open and free to visit at any time, making it convenient for travelers passing through the city center.
Each June 1st, schools from Warsaw gather at the monument to mark Children's Day and learn about Korczak's legacy. This annual gathering transforms the site into a living memorial where children connect with his story across generations.
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