Kapitan Jack Port, Bronze dwarf statue in Strachocin-Swojczyce-Wojnów district, Wrocław, Poland.
Kapitan Jack Port is a small bronze figure dressed in a pirate hat and maritime clothing, standing in a residential neighborhood of Wrocław. The statue displays fine craftsmanship with detailed features that catch the eye of passersby.
The dwarf was installed in February 2016, continuing a tradition that began during Poland's martial law period in the 1980s. This collection emerged as a creative form of civil resistance during that era.
This bronze figure belongs to a citywide collection of dwarf sculptures that represent different professions and characters within the urban community. The statues together reflect the diversity and creative spirit of the city.
The location can be found using coordinates 51.1102921, 17.1255304 and sits in an accessible residential area. Visitors should obtain a map marking all dwarf locations to discover other statues nearby.
The figure blends Polish folklore with seafaring motifs, creating an unexpected character rarely seen elsewhere in the city. This fusion of folk traditions with pirate imagery makes it particularly memorable to visitors.
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