Josef Szwejk monument in Sanok, Literary character memorial statue in Sanok, Poland
The Josef Szwejk monument features a bronze figure seated on a bench along 3 Maja Street, representing a character from a famous novel. The sculpture serves as functional art where visitors can actually sit alongside the figure and rest.
The monument honors a fictional character whose story takes place partly in this city during World War I. The sculpture was created to preserve this literary connection to the city's past.
The statue represents a character from a celebrated European novel whose story connects to this city through literature. Visitors can engage with a figure that became meaningful in how people understand wartime experiences and everyday resilience.
The location sits in a central pedestrian zone that is easy to reach while walking through the city. The bench offers actual seating if you want to rest or take photographs with the figure.
Artist Adam Przybysz created a sculpture that merges art with everyday use, making it both memorial and gathering spot. This approach allows people to experience art through interaction rather than just viewing from a distance.
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