Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Warsaw, Bronze monument in Śródmieście, Poland.
The statue depicts Nicolaus Copernicus seated while holding a compass in his right hand and an armillary sphere in his left hand.
The monument, created by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, was officially unveiled on May 11, 1830, in front of the Staszic Palace in Warsaw.
The pedestal features inscriptions in Latin and Polish honoring Copernicus, including 'Nicolao Copernico Grata Patria' meaning 'To Nicolaus Copernicus from a Grateful Nation'.
The monument stands 2.8 meters tall and serves as a central meeting point for visitors exploring the historical district of Warsaw.
During World War II, German authorities covered the original inscriptions, leading to resistance actions by Polish scouts who removed the German plaques.
Location: Śródmieście
Inception: 19 century
Creator: Bertel Thorvaldsen
Official opening: May 11, 1830
Height: 2.8 m
Made from material: bronze
Address: Krakowskie Przedmieście 00-330
GPS coordinates: 52.23816,21.01797
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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