Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków, Bronze memorial statue in Rynek Glowny, Poland
The bronze statue of Adam Mickiewicz stands 10 meters tall on a granite pedestal with four allegorical figures representing Homeland, Courage, Science, and Poetry.
The monument was unveiled in 1898 to commemorate the centenary of Adam Mickiewicz's birth, destroyed by German forces in 1940, and reconstructed using parts found in Hamburg.
The monument represents Poland's national poet Adam Mickiewicz and serves as a central gathering point for cultural events and celebrations in Krakow.
The monument stands in the eastern section of the Main Market Square between the Cloth Hall and Sienna Street, making it a central meeting point.
Every year during graduation season, local high school students hop on one leg around the monument, believing the number of circles equals their final exam grades.
Location: Kraków
Inception: November 26, 1955
Creator: Teodor Rygier
Height: 10 m
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 50.06139,19.93778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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