Monument Dr. Józef Dietel

The monument depicts Józef Dietl, an eminent president of Krakow, rector of the Jagiellonian University, and Honorary Citizen of Krakow.

The bronze casting was made in 1936 at the Łopieński Brothers' workshop in Warsaw. The monument was ceremoniously unveiled on the 60th anniversary of Dietl's death, on October 8, 1938. The pedestal of the monument was made of Volhynian granite by Xawery Dunikowski.

It is one of the greatest achievements of monumental art in Poland. To find a suitable location for the monument, the author transported a model to all the squares in Krakow. He found the ideal spot near the Franciscan Church in All Saints Square.

Józef Konrad Dietl (1804-1878) was a Polish-Austrian physician, professor, and politician. He served as Kraków's president from 1866 to 1874, advocating for language reforms in education and making significant contributions to medicine. Dietl fought against scabies, pioneered balneology, and established the Balneological Commission. He was an influential figure in introducing the Polish language in schools and played a key role in the establishment of the National School Board. Dietl's tenure as president ended in 1874, but his legacy as a dedicated physician and educational reformer remains noteworthy.