Janusz Korczak Monument in Warsaw, Bronze monument in Świętokrzyski Park, Warsaw, Poland.
The monument depicts Janusz Korczak protecting a group of children, cast in bronze and standing prominently in the center of the park.
Created by sculptor Zbigniew Wilma and unveiled in 2006, this memorial honors the educator who refused to abandon Jewish orphans during their deportation to Treblinka.
The sculpture stands at the former location of the orphanage where Korczak worked, marking a significant site in Polish Jewish educational history.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking the metro to Świętokrzyska station or walking from the Palace of Culture and Science.
Each June 1st, Warsaw schools gather at the monument to commemorate Children's Day and learn about Korczak's contributions to children's rights.
Location: Śródmieście
Inception: 2006
Creator: Zbigniew Wilma
GPS coordinates: 52.23369,21.00456
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:09
Palace of Culture and Science
257 m
PAST
297 m
Cosmopolitan Twarda 2/4
279 m
InterContinental Warsaw
206 m
Warsaw Financial Center
200 m
Congress Hall
239 m
Teatr Żydowski im. Ester Rachel Kamińskiej
287 m
Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
205 m
All Saints Church, Warsaw
160 m
Teatr Studio
189 m
Twarda Street
307 m
Museum of Evolution of Polish Academy of Sciences
257 m
Museum of Communism, Poland
257 m
Świętokrzyski Park
149 m
Dotleniacz
255 m
Kamienica Majera Wolanowskiego w Warszawie
262 m
Igrek, Warsaw
250 m
Kamienica Zalmana Nożyka w Warszawie
291 m
Kamienica przy ul. Próżnej 7 w Warszawie
306 m
Central Point Warsaw
276 m
Adam Mickiewicz by Stanisław Horno-Popławski
269 m
Nicolaus Copernicus by Ludwika Nitschowa
237 m
Teatr 6. piętro
257 m
1 Mariańska Street in Warsaw
261 m
14 Próżna Street in Warsaw
301 m
Toreador by Juan Soriano
158 m
Dulębianki Avenue in Warsaw
47 m
Blok przy ulicy Plater 36
194 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes