A Guide to Zamość

Zamość
Language
Please wait...
Historical buildings

Monument to King David

The monument stands on the ravelin, in front of the New Lubelska Gate.

Mean rating

 
LocationZamość, Show on the map

Photograph Małgorzata Leszak-Kuśmierz

 

Information

The monument stands on the ravelin, in front of the New Lubelska Gate. Unveiled in 2003 it is about 3 m high and presents David the Psalmist holding a harp. The author of the monument is professor Gustaw Zemła. On the pedestal there is a fragment of Psalm No. 2, which reads: “The Lord is my light and my salvation”. The monument is a present from the “Page from History” foundation and commemorates the presence of Jews in Zamość.

The landmark is included in audio guides

ipod

The project was co-financed by the EUROPEAN UNION - EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND under REGIONAL OPERATING PROGRAMME OF THE PROVINCE OF LUBELSKIE FOR 2007-2013© Zamość Town Office