 Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Kraków

The Nicolaus Copernicus Monument in Kraków, Poland, is a statue dedicated to the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who is best known for his heliocentric model of the universe, which posited that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun. The monument is located in the city's Planty Park, near the Jagiellonian University, which was pivotal in the study of astronomy during Copernicus's time.