Electio Viritim Monument, Historical memorial obelisk in Wola district, Warsaw, Poland
The Electio Viritim Monument is a granite column standing at the intersection of Młynarska, Jana Ostroroga, and Obozowa streets in Wola district. A bronze royal crown sits atop the structure, marking it as a memorial to the royal election process that once took place here.
Between 1575 and 1764, ten Polish kings were elected at this location through a direct voting system called Electio Viritim during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The monument's granite came from the demolished Kronenberg Palace, which burned in September 1939.
The monument displays a relief showing three figures from Bernardo Bellotto's 1778 painting of King Stanisław August's election ceremony. This carved representation gives visitors a sense of how formal and significant these royal election gatherings were for the commonwealth.
The monument stands at Jana Ostroroga 10 and is freely accessible to view from the outside. The location is easy to reach through nearby tram or bus stops in the Wola district.
The monument was unveiled on June 19, 1997, marking the exact spot where senators and knights gathered in separate areas for election ceremonies. This placement creates a direct link between visitors and the location where Polish political decisions shaped the nation's course.
Location: Warsaw
GPS coordinates: 52.24380,20.96792
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06
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