The monument was unveiled in 1984.
Mariusz Zaruski (18 January 1867 – 8 April 1941) was a Brigadier-General in the Polish Army, a pioneer of Polish sports yachting, an outstanding climber of Tatra Mountains.
He was a photographer, painter, poet and writer, a seamen and traveler, a conspirator, legionnaire and lancer in Polish cavalry.
During his active life, he was a devoted social activist, sportsman and teacher.