Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw
Monument Bronze monument honoring astronomer Copernicus near university
In Warsaw’s city centre, the Nicolaus Copernicus Monument by Bertel Thorvaldsen stands on Krakowskie Przedmieście near the Staszic Palace; visitors photograph the statue and note its place in Poland’s scientific heritage.
The Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Warsaw is a 19th-century bronze statue of the astronomer standing before the Staszic Palace on Krakowskie Przedmieście. The monument is a well-known public sculpture on one of Warsaw’s main historic thoroughfares.
The figure depicts Copernicus with an armillary sphere and is set on a plinth with inscriptions identifying him and his contribution to astronomy. The location on Krakowskie Przedmieście places it within the sequence of monuments and institutional buildings that form part of Warsaw’s historic city center.
The sculpture was created in the 19th century by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and installed in Warsaw during that century. It has since been a persistent landmark in the capital’s urban landscape.
The monument stands in central Warsaw in front of the Staszic Palace, near the Royal Route and within walking distance of the Old Town.
- Setting: Sited on one of Warsaw's principal historic streets, it is a common photographic stop on the Royal Route and near the Polish Academy of Sciences building.
How to Get to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw #
The monument stands near the Old Town and the Royal Castle; it’s reachable on foot from Krakowskie Przedmieście or by various tram and bus routes that serve Warsaw’s centre.
Tips for Visiting Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw #
- Visit early morning to avoid midday tourist selfies that cluster around the statue.
- Look at the inscription and reliefs at the statue base-local historians are fond of pointing out the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen's influence.
- Combine with a walk along the nearby Copernicus Science Centre area for broader Warsaw context.
Best Time to Visit Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw #
Spring through early autumn is best for strolling Warsaw's squares and monuments.
Weather & Climate near Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw #
Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Warsaw's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (519 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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