Sleeping Lion, Bronze sculpture in market square, Bytom, Poland
The bronze Sleeping Lion measures 2 meters in height and 1 meter in width, displaying meticulous craftsmanship in its resting posture on the square.
Created by sculptor Theodor Kalide in 1873, the monument commemorates the fallen inhabitants of Beuthen District during the Franco-Prussian War.
The sculpture represents an important example of 19th-century public art in Upper Silesia, reflecting the period's memorial traditions through its symbolism.
The monument stands in the central market square of Bytom, making it accessible for visitors arriving by public transportation or walking from nearby attractions.
After multiple relocations including a period at Warsaw Zoo, the Sleeping Lion returned to its original location in Bytom during 2008.
Location: Bytom
Inception: 1873
Creator: Theodor Kalide
Height: 2 m
Width: 1 m
Made from material: bronze
Address: Rynek 41-902 41-902
Website: https://fotopolska.eu/6217,obiekt.html?map_z=19
GPS coordinates: 50.34691,18.92385
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:12
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