Monument of Jakub Weiher, Bronze monument at Market Square in Wejherowo, Poland.
The Monument of Jakub Weiher is a three-metre bronze statue of the city's founder, standing on a marble plinth in the central part of Wejherowo's market square. It was designed by the Gdańsk sculptor Sławoj Ostrowski and unveiled on 26 June 1991.
The monument was erected in 1991 to honor Jakub Weiher, who founded Wejherowo and served as Voivode of Malbork from 1643 to 1657. It marks the recognition of his role in establishing the city.
The statue serves as a gathering point during local festivals and community events throughout the year. It keeps the founder's memory alive in the daily life of residents and visitors.
The monument is located centrally on the Market Square and is easily accessible on foot, with information panels nearby. Visitors should come during daylight to see the details of the statue and the surroundings clearly.
On 23 January 2016 the municipal portal Wejherowo.pl published a photo by city photographer Artur Hutnik of the snow-covered statue, whose shape recalled Darth Vader; it drew over 2,000 likes and was reported abroad, including by Time. Since 2016 the city has held FORECON, a Star Wars fan convention during which the statue is dressed as the character.
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