Józef Poniatowski Monument, Warsaw

Name: Józef Poniatowski Monument
Address: Warsaw, Poland

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The Prince Józef Poniatowski Monument in Warsaw is a monument currently located at 46/48 Krakowskie Przedmieście in the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. Created by Rome-based Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1829, it depicts Józef Poniatowski riding and horse and dressed as Roman general. ()

Local name: Pomnik księcia Józefa Poniatowskiego w Warszawie Completed: 1832 (192 years ago)Opened: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 52°14'30"N, 21°0'59"E

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Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw Poland

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Józef Poniatowski Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brühl Palace, Saxon Palace, Presidential Palace, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Józef Poniatowski Monument?

Nearby attractions include Krakowskie Przedmieście, Warsaw (1 min walk), Kościół Wizytek, Warsaw (2 min walk), University of Warsaw, Warsaw (2 min walk), Tyszkiewicz Palace, Warsaw (3 min walk).

How to get to Józef Poniatowski Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Józef Poniatowski Monument:

Bus

Hotel Bristol 02 • Lines: 116, 178, 180, 222, N44 (1 min walk)
Hotel Bristol 01 • Lines: 116, 128, 175, 178, 180, 222, N44 (2 min walk)

Metro

Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet • Lines: M2 (9 min walk)
Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (15 min walk)

Tram

Stare Miasto 01 • Lines: 13, 20, 23, 26, 4 (9 min walk)
Królewska 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (12 min walk)

Train

Warszawa Powiśle (19 min walk)
Warsaw City Center (24 min walk)