Between the Cloth Hall and the Church of St. Mary on Main Market Square, there is a monument commemorating the great Polish poet from the 19th century - Adam Mickiewicz. The poet helped the Poles to survive partition of Poland and his poetry was a source of national remembrance and national identity.
Mickiewicz has never been to Cracow, but after he died his remains were transferred to Cracow, and he was buried in the poet's inside the cathedral.
After WWII, it was reconstructed in 1955.
Political gatherings often take place around the statue, and students also come here before their final exams.
it looks quite grand.
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ReplyDeletedefinitely you are right and so popular with peoplw
DeleteI think the restoration of so many memorable places in Poland is astounding.
ReplyDeleteKay most memorable place are renovated now.
DeleteMust be a very special place.
ReplyDeletethe most important and popular meeting place in Cracow
DeleteDo you like his poetry? I think I will try looking some up as I don't thing I've ever read a Polish poet.
ReplyDeleteCynthia, honestly I read his poetry in my secondary school. Now there are much more choices than poetry I hope so maybe in my retirement. But his poetry is not so easy ... But you can try ... and let me know..
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