King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta)
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- dnalecizMoreno Valley, California414 contributionsIconic Column in Old Town with a fascinating historyCastle Square located in Old Town, Warsaw, Poland is the home to numerous monuments, statues and buildings which are utterly worth visiting. One of the outstanding monuments is the King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta), Originally erected in 1644, and is one of Warsaw's most famous landmarks The column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 moved Poland's capital from Kraków to Warsaw. The original Corinthian column was constructed out of red marble and stood 8.5 meter tall. At the top of the column was a statue of the king dressed in armor. Over the centuries this monument has undergone numerous revisions. The current column now stands at 22 meters in height and adorned by four golden eagles. The king is dressed in armor, with a sword in one hand and holding a cross in the other hand. According to information provided by the Tourist Center, this column was designed by Constantino Tencalla, an Italian architect, Clemente Molli was the sculptor. Daniel Tym, a local bell maker was given the task of casting this bronze statue. In 1681 a wooden fence was put in place surrounding the monument. Many years late the wooden fence was replaced with a permanent iron fence. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the column was renovated several times. A fountain was added in the late 19th century. The bronze statue took a direct hit by German artillery shells and was demolished during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. In 1949 a new reconstructed gray granite column and statue was introduced to Castle Square. The fountain and fence were removed. This beautiful column with its statue is impressive and sits in middle of the square surrounded by attractions which are also well worth a visit. If your visiting Warsaw, this a must visit site.Visited April 2022Written May 19, 2022
- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, United Kingdom1,117 contributionsVery goodImpressive column in the Old Town dedicated to one of the former Kings of the 17th Century. It's one of those statues that if you are in the area, you'll see it. There are often talented buskers in the area entertaining the public.Visited October 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten October 18, 2021
- Roberts69Northampton, United Kingdom18,167 contributionsA historic statue and column standing in the Warsaw Old Town.Not a great deal to see, but it is a significant historic monument that was originally erected in 1644 to commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa. The column used to be made of red marble and stood just 8.5 m high. On top of the column was a bronze sculpture of the King, 2.75 m high, clad in archaistic armour. On 1 September 1944, during the Warsaw Uprising, the monument's column was demolished by the Germans, and its bronze statue was badly damaged. After the war the statue was repaired, and in 1949 it was set up on a new much taller (22 m high) column made of granite.Visited October 2022Written October 26, 2022
- PavlaPavlaChrudim, Czech Republic6,513 contributionsColumn with an impressive historyThe column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 had moved Poland's capital from Kraków to Warsaw. During the Warsaw Uprising, the monument's column was demolished by the Germans. Later the column was restored and the original broken pieces of the column can still be seen lying next to the Royal Castle which is located in the same square as the column.Visited July 2022Written July 18, 2022
- Traveler OWashington DC, District of Columbia887 contributionsColumn in Central Square of Old TownLocated in the central square area outside of the rebuilt palace in Old Town, it's an interesting column to see, but it's the large open square that's the real attraction around it. Fine to stop by and look at. Seems to be gathering place for the crowds of tourist midday though, so best to walk by and see it but keep moving.Visited March 2022Written November 1, 2022
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina64,794 contributionsWarsaw’s iconic landmarkThe column with a statue of King Sigismund, holding a sword in his right hand and a tall cross in his left, on its top was erected in 1644 to commemorate the King‘s moving of Poland’s capital to Warsaw, from its former place in Krakow. The statue was damaged during WW2, and subsequently repaired.Visited July 2019Traveled on businessWritten July 9, 2019
- Gargio76Brussels, Belgium3,981 contributionsTo be seenThis monument is the true center of Warsaw, symbolizes its tortuous past and and is much loved by its inhabitants! Impossible not to see and not photograph it, is the classic meeting point for tourists and not only! @gargio76Visited September 2016Traveled as a coupleWritten September 28, 2016
- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland8,738 contributionsIconic Column in Old TownOne of Warsaw's best known monuments, this column stands tall in Plac Zamkowy as you reach the old town. It's very popular as a meeting point for people as it has black steps you can sit on at its base and there is usually a great buzz around with various performance artists playing their trade and tourists milling about. It's a huge column with the old King Sigismund at the top watching over the city. Unmissable really if you approach the old town from Nowy Swiat.Visited August 2019Traveled with friendsWritten August 14, 2019
- Anna REdenthorpe, United Kingdom203 contributionsGREAT HISTORY!We sat here most days beneath the column whilst we waited for the Yellow Walking Tours to start. Lots of history which is brought alive by King Sigismund's Columb. The Yellow Umbrella guides will tell you all about him!Visited August 2017Traveled as a coupleWritten August 20, 2017
- Paul LegateUnited Kingdom20,367 contributionsInteresting column in Castle SquareKing Sigismund's Column is located in Castle Square and was originally completed in 1644 but in 1944 the monument's column was demolished but after WWII a new column was created and was completed in 1949 and is the column that is seen today. The column is best viewed from the Tower on St Anne's Church.Visited May 2016Traveled as a coupleWritten July 24, 2016
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dnaleciz
Moreno Valley, CA414 contributions
Apr 2022
Castle Square located in Old Town, Warsaw, Poland is the home to numerous monuments, statues and buildings which are utterly worth visiting. One of the outstanding monuments is the King Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta), Originally erected in 1644, and is one of Warsaw's most famous landmarks The column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 moved Poland's capital from Kraków to Warsaw. The original Corinthian column was constructed out of red marble and stood 8.5 meter tall. At the top of the column was a statue of the king dressed in armor. Over the centuries this monument has undergone numerous revisions. The current column now stands at 22 meters in height and adorned by four golden eagles. The king is dressed in armor, with a sword in one hand and holding a cross in the other hand. According to information provided by the Tourist Center, this column was designed by Constantino Tencalla, an Italian architect, Clemente Molli was the sculptor. Daniel Tym, a local bell maker was given the task of casting this bronze statue. In 1681 a wooden fence was put in place surrounding the monument. Many years late the wooden fence was replaced with a permanent iron fence. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the column was renovated several times. A fountain was added in the late 19th century. The bronze statue took a direct hit by German artillery shells and was demolished during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. In 1949 a new reconstructed gray granite column and statue was introduced to Castle Square. The fountain and fence were removed. This beautiful column with its statue is impressive and sits in middle of the square surrounded by attractions which are also well worth a visit. If your visiting Warsaw, this a must visit site.
Written May 19, 2022
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,117 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Impressive column in the Old Town dedicated to one of the former Kings of the 17th Century. It's one of those statues that if you are in the area, you'll see it. There are often talented buskers in the area entertaining the public.
Written October 19, 2021
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.
Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,167 contributions
Oct 2022
Not a great deal to see, but it is a significant historic monument that was originally erected in 1644 to commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa. The column used to be made of red marble and stood just 8.5 m high. On top of the column was a bronze sculpture of the King, 2.75 m high, clad in archaistic armour.
On 1 September 1944, during the Warsaw Uprising, the monument's column was demolished by the Germans, and its bronze statue was badly damaged. After the war the statue was repaired, and in 1949 it was set up on a new much taller (22 m high) column made of granite.
On 1 September 1944, during the Warsaw Uprising, the monument's column was demolished by the Germans, and its bronze statue was badly damaged. After the war the statue was repaired, and in 1949 it was set up on a new much taller (22 m high) column made of granite.
Written October 26, 2022
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.
PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic6,513 contributions
Jul 2022
The column and statue commemorate King Sigismund III Vasa, who in 1596 had moved Poland's capital from Kraków to Warsaw. During the Warsaw Uprising, the monument's column was demolished by the Germans. Later the column was restored
and the original broken pieces of the column can still be seen lying next to the Royal Castle which is located in the same square as the column.
and the original broken pieces of the column can still be seen lying next to the Royal Castle which is located in the same square as the column.
Written July 19, 2022
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.
Traveler O
Washington DC, DC887 contributions
Mar 2022
Located in the central square area outside of the rebuilt palace in Old Town, it's an interesting column to see, but it's the large open square that's the real attraction around it. Fine to stop by and look at. Seems to be gathering place for the crowds of tourist midday though, so best to walk by and see it but keep moving.
Written November 1, 2022
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.
KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,794 contributions
Jul 2019 • Business
The column with a statue of King Sigismund, holding a sword in his right hand and a tall cross in his left, on its top was erected in 1644 to commemorate the King‘s moving of Poland’s capital to Warsaw, from its former place in Krakow. The statue was damaged during WW2, and subsequently repaired.
Written July 10, 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.
Gargio76
Brussels, Belgium3,981 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
This monument is the true center of Warsaw, symbolizes its tortuous past and and is much loved by its inhabitants!
Impossible not to see and not photograph it, is the classic meeting point for tourists and not only! @gargio76
Impossible not to see and not photograph it, is the classic meeting point for tourists and not only! @gargio76
Written September 28, 2016
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.
Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,738 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
One of Warsaw's best known monuments, this column stands tall in Plac Zamkowy as you reach the old town. It's very popular as a meeting point for people as it has black steps you can sit on at its base and there is usually a great buzz around with various performance artists playing their trade and tourists milling about.
It's a huge column with the old King Sigismund at the top watching over the city. Unmissable really if you approach the old town from Nowy Swiat.
It's a huge column with the old King Sigismund at the top watching over the city. Unmissable really if you approach the old town from Nowy Swiat.
Written August 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.
Anna R
Edenthorpe, UK203 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We sat here most days beneath the column whilst we waited for the Yellow Walking Tours to start. Lots of history which is brought alive by King Sigismund's Columb. The Yellow Umbrella guides will tell you all about him!
Written August 20, 2017
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.
Paul Legate
United Kingdom20,367 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
King Sigismund's Column is located in Castle Square and was originally completed in 1644 but in 1944 the monument's column was demolished but after WWII a new column was created and was completed in 1949 and is the column that is seen today. The column is best viewed from the Tower on St Anne's Church.
Written July 24, 2016
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.
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