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Johannes Hevelius Statue
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Johannes Hevelius, Jan Heweliusz in Polish, was an astronomer and brewer from Gdansk, born in 1611 and died in 1687. He observed the sky from the rooftops of his houses and in 1647 published the Selenographia, an atlas of the Moon with detailed maps. The statue that commemorates him stands in the city's historic centre and honours one of its most famous residents.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Johannes Hevelius Statue: 2 missions
- Look at the Moon if the night is clear and think of HeveliusIf you happen to have a clear night, look at the Moon and remember that Hevelius mapped it in his 1647 Selenographia.
- Photograph the statue of Hevelius, the astronomer of GdanskFind the statue in the historic centre and photograph it. Read up on, or remember, that this local drew maps of the Moon in the 17th century.
Near Johannes Hevelius Statue
Basilica of St Nicholas324 m awayUpland Gate488 m awayGolden Gate491 m awayDługi Targ493 m awayRoyal Chapel529 m awaySt John's Church558 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Johannes Hevelius Statue?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Johannes Hevelius Statue?
Look at the Moon if the night is clear and think of Hevelius and Photograph the statue of Hevelius, the astronomer of Gdansk.
What is there to see near Johannes Hevelius Statue?
Basilica of St Nicholas (324 m), Upland Gate (488 m) and Golden Gate (491 m).
Source: Wikipedia