Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument

The Tadeusz Kościuszko monument depicts him standing and leaning against a tree, symbolizing the "Tree of Justice." In his hand is a rolled up document, possibly the text of Połaniecki's Universal. At his feet is a knight's armor and a small cannon. The statue sits on an octagonal plinth, atop which is a truncated pyramid with a 4-meter statue of Kościuszko on its upper surface. The 13-meter high pedestal features four bronze bas-reliefs depicting key events in Kościuszko's life: an oath in the Krakow market, Kościuszko with Jerzy Washington, Kościuszko standing with Bartosz Głowacki at a cannon, and the signing of the Połaniec universal. The entire monument is 17 meters tall.

Tadeusz Kościuszko was a Polish military engineer, statesman, and military leader who is widely revered as a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, France, and the United States. He was born on February 4 or 12, 1746, in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was then a federation of two countries.

Kościuszko is best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War, where he served as a general in the Continental Army and played a key role in several important battles, including Saratoga and West Point. He is also remembered for his efforts to promote democracy and human rights, both in the United States and in his native Poland.

In addition to his military and political career, Kościuszko is also known for his humanitarian efforts. He established schools and hospitals, and worked to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized. He is considered a champion of social justice and equality, and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world to this day.