Pracz Odrzański, Dwarf statue near Piaskowy Bridge in Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Pracz Odrzański is a bronze dwarf statue positioned at the edge of Sand Island in Wrocław, showing a figure engaged in washing clothes at the river's edge. The work stands near Piaskowy Bridge and forms part of the city's larger collection of dwarf sculptures.
History
The statue was installed on August 3, 2005, as part of a series of dwarf figures representing resistance and freedom that emerged in Wrocław during the late 1980s. This movement began as a quiet act of protest and grew into a widespread tradition across the city.
Culture
The statue honors how people in Wrocław once used the Odra River for washing clothes, a practice that shaped life along the banks for centuries. This connection between residents and water remains part of the city's character.
Practical
The statue is easily reached on foot from the Old Town center and sits directly on the riverbank path along the Odra. The area is accessible for visitors with mobility challenges and offers a quiet spot to pause while enjoying views of the flowing water.
Did you know?
The figure stands so close to the water level that it appears to interact directly with the flowing river, creating a visual effect that shifts depending on the angle and light. This positioning makes it hard to tell exactly where the sculpture ends and the river begins.
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