Stanisław Wyspiański Monument in Kraków, Bronze memorial statue near the National Museum in Kraków, Poland
The monument stands 10 meters tall and features Wyspiański wearing a traditional cape, surrounded by characters from his theatrical works.
Created by sculptor Marian Konieczny in 1982, this monument commemorates Stanisław Wyspiański, who died in 1907 after shaping Polish literature and art.
The monument incorporates figures from Wyspiański's play The Wedding, including Jasiek, Żyd, Chochoł, and Stańczyk, arranged in a symbolic dance formation.
Located at the intersection of Piłsudskiego and Straszewskiego streets, the monument provides a central meeting point for guided tours of Kraków.
The monument's design integrates characters performing the Chochoł dance, which represents the social commentary present in Wyspiański's theatrical works.
GPS coordinates: 50.05972,19.92322
Latest update: March 12, 2025 18:51
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