Adam Mickiewicz died in Istanbul in 1855 at the age of 56. After his death, his body was buried in the basement of his house for a short time until it was moved to Poland. Thanks to the efforts of the Warsaw Literature Museum, the place where Mickiewicz was first buried can be visited from Istanbul. On the 100th anniversary of the poet's death, this historical site was restored as the Adam Mickiewicz Museum and turned into a center that aims to keep his legacy alive.
A feature that attracts the attention of visitors to the museum is the symbolic tomb located in the middle of the house. Today, this tomb is not the actual body of Mickiewicz, but a monument placed to keep the poet's memory alive. However, some visitors may get the impression that this tomb in the basement of the museum is where Mickiewicz is buried. This can cause confusion among visitors. So, this tomb in the museum is not a real burial place, but only a symbolic monument. The poet's real body was moved to Poland after Mickiewicz's death. This information will help visitors to better understand the historical and symbolic value of the museum.
The Adam Mickiewicz Museum offers visitors an insight into the poet’s final days while also honoring his literary legacy. By visiting this special place, you can both learn about Mickiewicz’s life and pay your respects to his memory.