Eros Bound
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  • Tom J
    London, United Kingdom1,534 contributions
    Visit first thing for an Unoccupied photo!
    The Eros Bound statue by Igor Mitoraj is located in the south western corner of the Old Town Market square at the foot of the tower. Visiting much after 8am in the morning you will usually find someone either climbing inside it to look out of the eye holes, or stood in front of it for a picture. I would highly recommend visiting first thing if you want a decent unoccupied picture of the sculpture.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 25, 2020
  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
    Vast head sculpture
    This unusual big hollow head sculpture is situated in Krakow’s Main Square next to Town Hall Tower. The post-modern Eros Bendato sculpture is the work of Igor Mitoraj, one of Poland’s most renowned sculptors. It seemed to be a popular photo spot.
    Visited November 2022
    Written November 25, 2022
  • stevebA5552CZ
    11 contributions
    Fun statue for Photo Op.
    The Eros head is along the side of the immense town square. Many people like to have a photo taken next to it. Do a little research about it, before you see it. You might be lucky when few others are all around it.
    Visited June 2019
    Written April 13, 2020
  • petergab10
    Melbourne, Australia528 contributions
    Big bronze head
    Another part of the main square which l believe is definitely worth a visit while in Krakow. The large hollow bronze head sculpture which lies on its side can be found near the town hall tower. Photography can be challenging at times as is popular with other tourist and groups climbing inside and standing in front of the sculpture having there photo taking. Being patience and waiting to take my shots it gave me the opportunity to appreciate the sculpture and the Cloth Hall in the background its stunning to see day or at night time.
    Visited November 2017
    Traveled solo
    Written January 4, 2018
  • evekaye
    Birmingham, United Kingdom135 contributions
    Beautiful
    A beautiful piece of artwork - amazing it is so accessible. Children tend to play in the head, so best to go when bit quieter
    Visited November 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 16, 2019
  • Fly_Bepo93
    Sydney, Australia297 contributions
    impressive
    an huge face monument dedicated to eros, located in the main square of the city, in the corner of the town hall
    Visited December 2018
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 30, 2019
  • Davidjellis
    Lowestoft, United Kingdom8,757 contributions
    Fascinating and imposing sculpture in Rynek Glowny Central Square
    If you are visiting Rynek Glowny Central Square in Krakow then you really can't miss Eros Bound...actually it's hard to miss as it is massive, surreal and sits quite out of place with everything else in the medieval square. It is located right outside the base of the Town Hall. It seems the sculpture of the head of Eros has been controversial since it was installed but has pretty much taken up permanent residency in the square. It's full name is Eros Bendato and is by Polish artist Igor Mitroy. Popular photo stop and children's playground, and worth a few minutes to view when visiting Krakow.
    Visited May 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 14, 2019
  • Annie M
    11 contributions
    impressive
    monument is impressive not much information on it and its eery but its quite cool. something to see.
    Visited July 2017
    Traveled solo
    Written July 25, 2017
  • HCovik
    Atlanta, Georgia3,299 contributions
    Perfect meeting point
    This large hollow bronze head sculpture, generally referred to a "the Head" lays on its side on the western corner of the Market Square next to the large Town Hall Tower. Its official name is "Eros Bendato" (Eros Bound) and is the work of Polish artist Igor Mitoraj (1944 - 2014). We used the head as a meeting point, but apparently so does everybody else. There are some benches nearby where one can sit. The head is popular with tourists, but as we found out it's not easy to shoot a "clean" picture without a person posing in from of it.
    Visited September 2019
    Written September 28, 2019
  • ERIC B
    Dodworth, United Kingdom2,148 contributions
    Old Bighead.
    This statue is like a magnet, people flock to it for that photo, it’s literally on the floor alongside the town hall tower, it a striking statue, and well worth seeking out.
    Visited May 2019
    Traveled solo
    Written May 25, 2019
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petergab10
Melbourne, Australia528 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Another part of the main square which l believe is definitely worth a visit while in Krakow. The large hollow bronze head sculpture which lies on its side can be found near the town hall tower. Photography can be challenging at times as is popular with other tourist and groups climbing inside and standing in front of the sculpture having there photo taking. Being patience and waiting to take my shots it gave me the opportunity to appreciate the sculpture and the Cloth Hall in the background its stunning to see day or at night time.
Written January 4, 2018
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evekaye
Birmingham, UK135 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
A beautiful piece of artwork - amazing it is so accessible. Children tend to play in the head, so best to go when bit quieter
Written November 16, 2019
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Fly_Bepo93
Sydney, Australia297 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
an huge face monument dedicated to eros, located in the main square of the city, in the corner of the town hall
Written July 30, 2019
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Davidjellis
Lowestoft, UK8,757 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
If you are visiting Rynek Glowny Central Square in Krakow then you really can't miss Eros Bound...actually it's hard to miss as it is massive, surreal and sits quite out of place with everything else in the medieval square.

It is located right outside the base of the Town Hall. It seems the sculpture of the head of Eros has been controversial since it was installed but has pretty much taken up permanent residency in the square. It's full name is Eros Bendato and is by Polish artist Igor Mitroy.

Popular photo stop and children's playground, and worth a few minutes to view when visiting Krakow.
Written July 14, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Annie M
11 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
monument is impressive
not much information on it and its eery but its quite cool. something to see.
Written July 25, 2017
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HCovik
Atlanta, GA3,299 contributions
Sep 2019
This large hollow bronze head sculpture, generally referred to a "the Head" lays on its side on the western corner of the Market Square next to the large Town Hall Tower. Its official name is "Eros Bendato" (Eros Bound) and is the work of Polish artist Igor Mitoraj (1944 - 2014).
We used the head as a meeting point, but apparently so does everybody else. There are some benches nearby where one can sit. The head is popular with tourists, but as we found out it's not easy to shoot a "clean" picture without a person posing in from of it.
Written September 28, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

ERIC B
Dodworth, UK2,148 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
This statue is like a magnet, people flock to it for that photo, it’s literally on the floor alongside the town hall tower, it a striking statue, and well worth seeking out.
Written May 25, 2019
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marian t
Cork, Ireland72 contributions
Apr 2019
this is a nice piece of art in the main square, and a great photo for the memory box. lots of kids want their photo peeping out of the piece of art
Written April 12, 2019
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Israel R
Ra'anana, Israel16,126 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Among Kraków’s most well-known landmarks, this sculpture in the western corner of the market square is a popular meeting place and at some point, serves as a photographic backdrop for almost every tourist who visits the city
Written April 6, 2019
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TAIN2013
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2,877 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Located near the cloth hall and the clock tower on the main square, the bronze sculpture is a hollow face lying on its side. The sculpture is big enough for people to climb into and makes for a great photo opportunity.
Written November 10, 2018
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