Homo Homini, Kielce

Name: Homo Homini
Address: Kielce, Poland

#8 among attractions in Kielce

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Homo Homini is the first monument in Europe to commemorate the victims of the September 11 attacks in the United States. It is located in Kielce in Poland. The monument was designed by Adam Myjak and was unveiled on September 11, 2006, on the fifth anniversary of the attacks. During the opening ceremony, George W. Bush's letter to citizens of Kielce was read out, and students from Kielce schools lit up grave candles. Each grave candle was inscribed with information, giving a single victim's name and occupation. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°51'22"N, 20°37'30"E

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Homo Homini – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sienkiewicz Street, Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce, Muzeum Narodowe w Kielcach, Kielce Cathedral.

1 miN
Shopping district, Shopping
Sienkiewicz Street, Kielce
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kielce, Poland, Sienkiewicz Street is a vibrant shopping district that pulsates with the rhythm of city life. Named after the Nobel Prize-winning Polish author, Henryk Sienkiewicz, this bustling avenue is lined with an array of shops, boutiques...
0.9 miN
Museum, Baroque architecture
Palace of the Kraków Bishops in Kielce, Kielce
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kielce, Poland, stands the resplendent Palace of the Kraków Bishops, a historical gem and a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This architectural marvel, now functioning as a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of...
0.9 miN
Museum
Muzeum Narodowe w Kielcach, Kielce
24 min walk • The Muzeum Narodowe w Kielcach, or the National Museum in Kielce, is a cultural beacon in the heart of the city, offering a journey through Poland's artistic and historical legacy. Situated in the picturesque region of Świętokrzyskie, the museum is housed in the...
0.9 miN
Architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Kielce Cathedral, Kielce
24 min walk • The Kielce Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary, stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Kielce, Poland. This historic church, dating back to the 12th century, is not only a place of worship but also a...
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Jan Kochanowski University, Kielce
23 min walk • Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, formerly the Holy Cross Academy and the Jan Kochanowski University of Humanities and Sciences; is a public university in Kielce, Holy Cross Province.
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery, Kielce
19 min walk • The Kielce Jewish Cemetery is located in the Pakosz District of Kielce, Poland, at the intersections of Pakosz Dolny and Kusocińskiego Streets. It has an area of 3.12 hectares. There are about 330 tombstones saved and preserved inside the necropolis, of which about 150 are arranged in the form of a lapidary monument.
0.8 miN
Museum
Muzeum Lat Szkolnych Stefana Żeromskiego, Kielce
22 min walk • Museum of Stefan Żeromski's School Years - a branch of the National Museum in Kielce.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Toy Museum, Kielce
24 min walk • The Museum of Toys and Play in Kielce was established in 1979 as the Toy Museum. It has a huge collection of both historical and modern toys. It is located in Kielce at 2 Wolności Square.
1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Muzeum Historii Kielc, Kielce
27 min walk • Museum of the History of Kielce - a museum operating in Kielce since February 1, 2008.
0.8 miN
Forts and castles
Pałac Tomasza Zielińskiego, Kielce
22 min walk • Tomasz Zielinski Palace - a historic building in the center of Kielce located next to the Cracow Bishops' Palace on Zamkowa Street. The interior of the palace includes over a dozen rooms, such as: Concert Hall, Club Hall, Portrait Hall, café...
0.4 miNW
50°51'35"N • 20°37'6"E
Amfiteatr Kadzielnia, Kielce
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

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Which popular attractions are close to Homo Homini?

Nearby attractions include Amfiteatr Kadzielnia, Kielce (10 min walk), Jaskinia na Kadzielni, Kielce (13 min walk), Rezerwat Kadzielnia, Kielce (13 min walk), Pomnik Czynu Legionowego, Kielce (15 min walk).

How to get to Homo Homini by public transport?

The nearest stations to Homo Homini:

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Wojska Pol./Dymińska • Lines: 108, 113, 33 (14 min walk)
Pileckiego P&R • Lines: 34 (19 min walk)