The statue of Wojtek the Bear (Polish: Pomnik misia Wojtka) is a bronze sculpture in Szczecin, Poland, within the Krzekowo-Bezrzecze neighbourhood. It is placed at the Wojtek the Bear Square, at the corner of Misia Wojtka and Żyzna Streets. It is dedicated to Wojtek (1942–1963), a Syrian brown bear which accompanied the 2nd Polish Corps during World War II. The monument was designed by Bogdan Ronin-Walknowski, and unveiled on 23 May 2019.
History The statue was designed by Bogdan Ronin-Walknowski, and unveiled at the Wojtek the Bear Square on 23 May 2019. The square, which at the time remained under construction, was opened on 28 June 2019.
Design The bronze statue depicts Syrian brown bear Wojtek, standing with his front paws on a crate of ammunition. The sculpture was designed to allow children to sit on its back. It weighs 400 kg.
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