Przechodzący przez rzekę, Metal sculpture above Brda River in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
The 2.2-meter metal figure balances on a rope stretched between the banks of the Brda River, demonstrating exceptional engineering with its center of gravity.
The sculpture was unveiled on May 1, 2004, marking Poland's accession to the European Union and becoming a symbol of the country's integration.
The artist Jerzy Kedziora incorporated a swallow into the design, referencing the name Szwalbe, founder of the Pomeranian Philharmonic in Bydgoszcz.
The sculpture remains visible throughout the day and night, with multiple viewing points available along both sides of the Brda River banks.
The sculpture maintains its balance through precise weight distribution, with its center of gravity positioned below the support rope level.
Location: Bydgoszcz
Height: 2.2 m
GPS coordinates: 53.12310,18.00140
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:09
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