The Jan Kiliński Monument stands in Warsaw’s Old Town, commemorating the shoemaker who became a leader during the 1794 Kościuszko Uprising. The bronze figure rises 3 metres above a Finnish granite pedestal. Kiliński fought to defend Warsaw and was wounded twice. Pause here to look closely at the sculpture, then continue through the surrounding Old Town streets or visit nearby sights to place his story in the wider history of the uprising.
Kiliński and the 1794 uprising
Jan Kiliński was a shoemaker who became a leader among Warsaw’s citizens during the 1794 Kościuszko Uprising. He fought to defend the city and was wounded twice. The monument honours his role in that struggle and gives a human face to a moment of resistance in Warsaw’s history.
The bronze monument
The sculpture stands 3 metres tall on a Finnish granite pedestal. Take time to view the figure and its proportions from the surrounding streets of the Old Town. The monument is at Piekarska 20, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.
FAQ
Where is the Jan Kiliński Monument?
It is at Piekarska 20 in Warsaw’s Old Town.
What does the monument commemorate?
It commemorates Jan Kiliński, a shoemaker who fought and led Warsaw citizens during the 1794 Kościuszko Uprising.
How tall is the statue?
The bronze sculpture is 3 metres tall and stands on a Finnish granite pedestal.
