Wikipedia Monument Pomnik Wikipedii
Słubice, Poland
The Wikipedia Monument is a sculpture located in Słubice, Poland, inaugurated in 2014. Created by Mihran Hakobjan and commissioned by Krzysztof Wojciechowski and the Collegium Polonicum, this 2.5-meter tall work is constructed from fiberglass and resin. It is dedicated to the Wikipedia project and its contributors. It currently stands as one of the 20 most looked-up sights in Poland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Słubice is most comfortable during the summer months. From June to August, daily highs reach between 21 °C and 24 °C, making these the warmest times for a visit. If you prefer milder temperatures and fewer rainy days, September is a suitable choice, with about 7 days of rain throughout the month. Visitors arriving in winter should be prepared for colder conditions, as temperatures in January and February reach average lows of -2 °C.
For those traveling by air, the nearest major gateway is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in Germany, situated 72 km away. If you are traveling from within Poland, the site is 439 km from Warsaw. The monument itself measures 1.7 meters in length and 2.5 meters in height. Please note that wheelchair access to the site is limited. There are no specific opening hours listed for the monument, as it is an outdoor sculpture.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 36 | 42 | 37 | 56 | 56 | 69 | 62 | 44 | 36 | 42 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
