King Jagiello Monument, New York City

Name: King Jagiello Monument
Address: E 79th St, New York City, 10024, United States
Telephone: +1 212-310-6600

#310 among attractions in New York City

Monuments and statues, View point, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

The King Jagiełło Monument is an equestrian monument of Władysław II Jagiełło, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, located in Central Park, New York City. The monument commemorates the Battle of Grunwald, a decisive defeat of the Teutonic Order in 1410. Originally made for the Polish 1939 New York World's Fair pavilion, the monument was permanently installed in Central Park in 1945. Raised on its grand plinth it is one of the most prominently sited and impressive of twenty-nine sculptures located in the park. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'44"N, 73°58'0"W

Address

E 79th StUpper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City 10024 United States

Contact

+1 212-310-6600

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Day trips

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Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Madison Avenue, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King Jagiello Monument?

Nearby attractions include Cleopatra's Needle, New York City (3 min walk), Belvedere Castle, New York City (4 min walk), Delacorte Theater, New York City (4 min walk), The Ramble, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to King Jagiello Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to King Jagiello Monument:

Bus

East 79th Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M79 Sbs (6 min walk)
West 86th Street & Transverse Road • Lines: M86 (9 min walk)

Metro

81st Street–Museum of Natural History • Lines: A, B, C (9 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: A, B, C (12 min walk)