Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków, Bronze memorial statue in Rynek Glowny, Poland
The Adam Mickiewicz Monument in Kraków is a ten-meter bronze figure mounted on a granite pedestal, surrounded by four allegorical figures cast in bronze. These figures represent Homeland, Courage, Science, and Poetry, framing the portrait of the poet.
The unveiling took place in 1898 to mark the centenary of Adam Mickiewicz's birth, but German forces destroyed the work in 1940 during World War II. After the war ended, parts were found in Hamburg and enabled the reconstruction of the monument.
The monument honors Adam Mickiewicz, Poland's most celebrated Romantic poet, whose works remain central to the national literary tradition. The four figures at the base embody values that many Poles associate closely with their national identity.
The monument stands in the eastern part of the Main Market Square between the Cloth Hall and Sienna Street and is freely accessible from all sides. Visitors can view the work up close and explore the details of the four figures at the base.
High school graduates in Kraków hop on one leg around the monument each spring, counting the circles, because they believe the number corresponds to their final exam scores. This custom usually takes place shortly before final exams and draws many students.
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