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John Paul II

Monument located centrally on Jasne Błonie, an open park-like green space


The work of Krakow sculptor Czesław Dźwigaj , the first of several by his hand, the monument rises to a height of 10 feet. It was unveiled on June 18, 1995 at a spot where where the Pontiff celebrated Mass on his visit to Szczecin. It is the work of sculptor Czesław Dźwigaj, who is also responsible for the monument in Kraków's Strzelecki Park. The nightime photo on the right was taken following the announcement of the Pontiff's death.


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