Pomnik Jana Pawła II w Sosnowcu, Bronze papal monument at Plac Papieski, Sosnowiec, Poland.
The statue stands 9 meters tall, featuring Pope John Paul II with his hand raised in a gesture of blessing the faithful.
The monument commemorates Pope John Paul II's visit to Sosnowiec in June 1999, where he gathered with 320,000 people during his seventh pilgrimage to Poland.
The memorial space includes 104 information plates forming the Pontificate Calendar, which presents different stages of the Pope's journeys and important dates.
The monument and surrounding plaza remain open throughout the year, with public transportation stops located within walking distance of the site.
The statue rests upon a monolithic barge-shaped structure measuring 385 square meters, which serves as both an altar and stage for religious ceremonies.
GPS coordinates: 50.28370,19.18138
Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:26
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