Lidzbark Warmiński
The goal of the project is to create a space for direct meetings between local communities and scientists from the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy, representing five fields related to Copernicus. These meetings provide an opportunity to explore the legacy of the great scholar together and inspire reflection on his significance in today’s world.
During the two-day visit, the Academy’s delegation visited:
- The Lidzbark Warmiński City Hall, where they met with the Mayor and other local leaders actively engaged in promoting knowledge about Copernicus’ life and heritage,
- Primary School No. 1 named after Nicolaus Copernicus, where they met with the school administration,
- The Castle of the Bishops of Warmia, accompanied by the curator.
As part of the project, reprints of two works by Nicolaus Copernicus — On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres and Treatise on Coinage — were presented to the Mayor. The same publications were also given to the Castle of the Bishops of Warmia and Primary School No. 1, becoming part of the local educational and museum collections.
Additionally, two sets of the exhibition “Nicolaus Copernicus – A Pilgrimage to the Stars,” consisting of 12 panels in roll-up format, were donated for educational purposes. The exhibition was given on the same terms as the reprints and received by Kazimierz Jagiellończyk Secondary School and Primary School No. 1 named after Nicolaus Copernicus.
On the second day, a lecture session was held at the Lidzbark Warmiński Cultural Center, featuring four presentations aimed at youth and attendees of the University of the Third Age. The event attracted great interest — the room was full, and participants actively engaged with the scientific discussions.
The Value of the Project for the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy
“Along Nicolaus Copernicus’ Trail” is not only about promoting knowledge of the great astronomer but also serves as a platform for exchanging experiences between the Academy’s scientists and the local community. Meetings in places connected with Copernicus’ work allow for updating knowledge, tailoring the presentation methods to local contexts, and inspiring future educational and research initiatives.
“Along Nicolaus Copernicus’ Trail” is not only about promoting knowledge of the great astronomer but also serves as a platform for exchanging experiences between the Academy’s scientists and the local community. Meetings in places connected with Copernicus’ work allow for updating knowledge, tailoring the presentation methods to local contexts, and inspiring future educational and research initiatives.
Day 1
May 5
The visit of the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy delegation began with an official meeting with the Mayor of Lidzbark Warmiński, Mr. Jacek Wiśniowski, at City Hall. During the meeting, the agenda for the visit and preparations for the following day’s lecture session were discussed in detail. A cooperation agreement between the Academy and the City was also signed — a significant step forward in promoting Copernicus’ legacy and scientific contributions.
At the same time, agreements were reached with the principals of two Lidzbark schools — Primary School No. 1 named after Nicolaus Copernicus and Kazimierz Jagiellończyk Secondary School — regarding the donation of the educational exhibition “Nicolaus Copernicus – A Pilgrimage to the Stars.”
At the same time, agreements were reached with the principals of two Lidzbark schools — Primary School No. 1 named after Nicolaus Copernicus and Kazimierz Jagiellończyk Secondary School — regarding the donation of the educational exhibition “Nicolaus Copernicus – A Pilgrimage to the Stars.”
As a gesture of appreciation for the city’s commitment to promoting Copernicus’ legacy, Paweł Derecki, head of the delegation, presented the Mayor with reprints of two of the scholar’s key works: On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres and Treatise on Coinage.
Also attending the meeting were Ms. Małgorzata Jackiewicz-Garniec, curator of the Castle of the Bishops of Warmia, and Ms. Danuta Łasek, principal of Primary School No. 1, who has been actively involved in the development of Copernican education in the region.
Also attending the meeting were Ms. Małgorzata Jackiewicz-Garniec, curator of the Castle of the Bishops of Warmia, and Ms. Danuta Łasek, principal of Primary School No. 1, who has been actively involved in the development of Copernican education in the region.
Day 2
On May 6, 2025, a lecture session inaugurating the Nicolaus Copernicus Academy’s project “In the Footsteps of Nicolaus Copernicus” was held at the Lidzbark Cultural Center. The event was organized in cooperation with the Lidzbark Warmiński City Hall and the Museum of the Castle of the Warmian Bishops.
Lidzbark – the place where Copernicus spent ten years after earning his doctorate in canon law – became the first stop on this intellectual journey connecting cities closely tied to his life and work: Toruń, Frombork, Olsztyn, and Kraków.
Lidzbark – the place where Copernicus spent ten years after earning his doctorate in canon law – became the first stop on this intellectual journey connecting cities closely tied to his life and work: Toruń, Frombork, Olsztyn, and Kraków.
As part of the session, titled “Not Just an Astronomer – Who Was Nicolaus Copernicus Really?”, four lectures were presented, highlighting the remarkable versatility of this distinguished scholar. The event was opened with a welcome address by the Mayor of Lidzbark Warmiński, Mr. Jacek Wiśniowski.