Monument to Adam Mickiewicz and Kościół Seminaryjny (Seminary Church), Warsaw

Monument to Adam Mickiewicz and Kościół Seminaryjny (Seminary Church), Warsaw

Seminary Church (Kościół Seminaryjny) is a religious edifice dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, constructed in the Baroque style between 1661 and 1681, with its design attributed to J. Belottiego. It is commonly referred to as the Carmelite Church and serves as a Roman Catholic place of worship. Notably, the Carmelite Church boasts a prominent Neoclassical-style facade, which was added between 1761 and 1783. The church took on its current appearance during the 17th century and is particularly renowned for its twin bell towers, resembling censers.

Construction of the church began in 1661, and it was completed between 1692 and 1701 by architect Józef Szymon Bellotti. The impressive facade, added in 1761 by Prince Karol Stanisław Radziwiłł and architect Efraim Szreger, features prominent columns. Renowned artist Szymon Czechowicz contributed paintings, while Franciszek Smuglewicz created altar paintings. Inside, the church boasts a magnificent rococo main altar, lavish gilding, and ornate stucco ceiling decorations. The church played a role in Frédéric Chopin's early career, as he gave a recital on its organ.

Near the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary stands the Adam Mickiewicz Monument, dedicated to one of Poland's most celebrated poets. This monument holds cultural significance and serves as a source of poetic inspiration.

The monument was erected on the site of demolished buildings in 1865 and was sculpted by Godebski in Italy starting in 1897. The 4.2-meter-tall bronze statue was cast in Pistoia, Italy, and the red granite column and foundations were produced by an Italian company near Milan.

The statue depicts Adam Mickiewicz in a dignified pose, with his head slightly raised and his right hand placed over his heart. The unveiling ceremony took place on December 24, 1898, in a subdued manner, as the authorities feared it might become a symbol of Polish aspirations for independence. Consequently, all marches and speeches were banned, and the monument was unveiled in silence before an audience of 12,000 people.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Warsaw. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Monument to Adam Mickiewicz and Kościół Seminaryjny (Seminary Church) on Map

Sight Name: Monument to Adam Mickiewicz and Kościół Seminaryjny (Seminary Church)
Sight Location: Warsaw, Poland (See walking tours in Warsaw)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Walking Tours in Warsaw, Poland

Create Your Own Walk in Warsaw

Create Your Own Walk in Warsaw

Creating your own self-guided walk in Warsaw is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Monuments and Statues

Monuments and Statues

The capital city of a proud nation such as Poland, Warsaw is abundant with monuments of various sorts, dedicated to celebrated personalities and those who made a mark in the history of the country.

Some of these landmarks serve as reminders of the city's resilience and the enduring spirit of its people. Among them are the Jan Kiliński Monument commemorating a hero of the 1794 Kosciuszko...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Praga District Walking Tour

Praga District Walking Tour

Praga – not to be confused with the neighboring Czech Republic's capital city – is an old, yet vibrant district on the eastern bank of the Vistula River in Warsaw. For many years overshadowed by its more famous counterpart, Warsaw's Old Town, the area used to be off-limits for Western travelers due to its high crime rate. Recently, however, thanks to the lavish influx of investment,...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Warsaw Introduction Walking Tour

Warsaw Introduction Walking Tour

Warsaw rose to prominence when King Sigismund III moved the nation’s capital from Krakow in the 16th century. The city was widely known as the “Paris of the North” thanks to the beautiful boulevards lined with grand architecture. The center of the city is called Old Town, and it has many historic buildings like the Royal Castle on Castle Square and the Presidential Palace. Old Town is a...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Warsaw's Historical Churches

Warsaw's Historical Churches

Given that Poland is one of the most religious countries in Europe – with Roman Catholicism being the dominant faith here since the Baptism of Poland in 966, – it is not at all surprising that Warsaw is home to many centuries-old churches and cathedrals. While reflecting the city's deep-rooted religious and cultural heritage, some of these historical temples are also magnificent...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Jewish Warsaw Walking Tour

Jewish Warsaw Walking Tour

Once abundant, the Jewish population of Warsaw has left a profound mark on the city. Nowadays, walking along the peaceful streets of Poland's capital it is hard to imagine that thousands of Jews were once herded here and forced into cattle cars to meet their end in the Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

At the heart of this tragic chapter in Warsaw's Jewish history lies the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles

Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip


15 Distinctively Polish Things to Buy in Warsaw

15 Distinctively Polish Things to Buy in Warsaw

A country with a great deal of taste and turbulent history, Poland has a lot to offer those with the eyes to see and mouth to savor. And Warsaw is, perhaps, the best place to find all things Polish brought together. Here's the list of the most distinctive Polish goods, caringly drawn by a...