Monument to Piotr Skrzynecki
Monument to Piotr Skrzynecki
Monument to Piotr Skrzynecki
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK70,178 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
One of my favourite statue's in Krakow is the one in honour of Poitr Skrzynecki .
Located on Rynek Glowny ,this great statue of Poitr Skrzyncki ( 1930- 1997 ) the work of sculptor's Grazyna Borkowska Niemojewska & Lukasz Niemojewski and unveiled in 2000 shows this legendary figure of the Polish arts scene in the 1950's sat outside Vis A Vis Bar with coffee looking out onto the beautiful Rynek Glowny, a director, screenwriter, actor and owner of the legendary cabaret theatre called Piwnica Pod Baranami ( Celler Under The Rams ) ,its a very well detailed statue, very photogenic, a perfect selfie opportunity and when we visited someone had placed fresh flowers in his lapel and hand,easy to locate on Rynek Glowny, its facing the stunning statue Eros Bound and well worth checking out if you're in the Old Town of Krakow.
Located on Rynek Glowny ,this great statue of Poitr Skrzyncki ( 1930- 1997 ) the work of sculptor's Grazyna Borkowska Niemojewska & Lukasz Niemojewski and unveiled in 2000 shows this legendary figure of the Polish arts scene in the 1950's sat outside Vis A Vis Bar with coffee looking out onto the beautiful Rynek Glowny, a director, screenwriter, actor and owner of the legendary cabaret theatre called Piwnica Pod Baranami ( Celler Under The Rams ) ,its a very well detailed statue, very photogenic, a perfect selfie opportunity and when we visited someone had placed fresh flowers in his lapel and hand,easy to locate on Rynek Glowny, its facing the stunning statue Eros Bound and well worth checking out if you're in the Old Town of Krakow.
Written February 20, 2024
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Gillian M
Glasgow, UK92 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Piotr Cezary Skrzynecki was a Polish choreographer, director and cabaret impresario, known for his involvement with the cabaret ... Had never heard off him until we saw his monument in the square
Written July 5, 2023
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark7,183 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Piotr Skrzynecki was a famous Polish art director and choreographer. He passed away in 1997 but is now eternally sitting sharply dressed and often with flowers in his hand outside a café at the main square.
He is a bit difficult to find though - the exact address is Rynek Glowny - this is on the opposite of the Basilica - on the long side running where the Town Hall Tower stands, His little setting is really like the first table outside the window of the Vis a Vis bar - that should help.
You can actually sit down with him as there is a free chair opposite - but only for a very quiet tête à tête as it only has room for two people.
Interesting interactive piece of art and a great way to honor the artist.
He is a bit difficult to find though - the exact address is Rynek Glowny - this is on the opposite of the Basilica - on the long side running where the Town Hall Tower stands, His little setting is really like the first table outside the window of the Vis a Vis bar - that should help.
You can actually sit down with him as there is a free chair opposite - but only for a very quiet tête à tête as it only has room for two people.
Interesting interactive piece of art and a great way to honor the artist.
Written April 17, 2023
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MBB1952
Surfers Paradise, Australia10,583 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This statue is situated in front of a cafe at the Main Market Square, Piotr Cezary Skrzynecki was a polish choreographer and director. He was born 12th September 1930 at Warsaw and died on the 27th April 1997 at Krakow, worth taking a photo if at the square.
Written November 26, 2016
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,711 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
One of my go to bars on any trip to Krakow I take is Vis A Vis,outside this great bar is a fantastic statue in honour of Piotr Skrzynecki.
A well know figure in the Polish arts scene in the 1950's ,an actor,screenwriter ,director and owner of a legendary cabaret bar ,this statue shows the great man sat at a table enjoying a coffee and taking in the great views of the Main Market Square ,it's a great selfie opportunity ,you can have a drink with him and get a good selfie,all in all a great statue to check out if you're on Rynek Główny.
A well know figure in the Polish arts scene in the 1950's ,an actor,screenwriter ,director and owner of a legendary cabaret bar ,this statue shows the great man sat at a table enjoying a coffee and taking in the great views of the Main Market Square ,it's a great selfie opportunity ,you can have a drink with him and get a good selfie,all in all a great statue to check out if you're on Rynek Główny.
Written August 12, 2022
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Travelingjohn123
Peterlee, UK3,132 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Daft little statue in the square. Not sure who he is, but in reality it doesn’t matter as it’s nothing more than a pleasant way yo spend 1 minute and get a little selfie or photo opp.
Written November 27, 2021
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STEPHEN B
Sheffield, UK472 contributions
Oct 2019
located outside a cafe on the old square is this very popular monument where tourists sit with him at the table for a photo.
Written November 4, 2019
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tushar_pai
Milton Keynes, UK4,097 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The founder of the Cellar Under the Rams cabaret, a tribute to this man exists in the form of a statue placed outside on the restaurants surrounding Rynek Glowny. A table carved of metal and his coffee sits alongside and you can as well sit down and have a coffee with him.
Don’t expect any conversation though. Although of a cheerful disposition the chap won’t say much.
Don’t expect any conversation though. Although of a cheerful disposition the chap won’t say much.
Written October 7, 2019
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Linda B
Raleigh, NC2,201 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
But he sits outside one of the cafes in the main square. Sit down and have a cappuccino with him!!! He’s not much of a talker. 😁
Written May 31, 2019
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CJTravelerTexas
Texas9,285 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
While in the Main Market Square with our Polish hosts, we visited the monument for Piotr Skrzynecki (1930–1997), described as a Polish choreographer and director, cabaret impresario, and best known for his involvement with the cabaret Piwnica pod Baranami (Cellar under the Rams), of which he was the founder. After taking a couple of photographs, we moved on, but we made it a point to visit Piwnica pod Baranami (Cellar under the Rams) for a drink.
Written May 25, 2019
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