Giewont Cross, Monumental cross on Giewont Mountain, Poland.
The metal cross reaches 17.5 meters in height with a 5.5-meter horizontal beam, consisting of 400 iron elements weighing 1819 kilograms.
In August 1901, Zakopane parish priest Kazimierz Kaszelewski initiated the construction to mark the 1900th anniversary of Jesus Christ's birth.
The inscription at the cross arms reads 'Jesu Christo Deo, restitutae per ipsum salutis MCM' in Latin, commemorating the restoration of salvation.
The cross structure requires regular maintenance, with major renovations performed in 1975 and 1994 to stabilize the foundation and protect against corrosion.
During thunderstorms, lightning strikes the cross multiple times per year, leading to a tragic incident in 1937 when four people lost their lives.
Location: Zakopane
Inception: 1901
Height: 15 m
Made from material: metal
GPS coordinates: 49.25097,19.93410
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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