Lombardzik, Dwarf statue in Old Town, Poland.
Lombardzik is a small bronze statue standing at the corner of a historic building in the medieval Old Town district of Wrocław. The figure displays details typical of the collection of public art sculptures distributed throughout the city.
This figure was added to the collection in 2015 and is part of an artistic project that began in the 1980s and has continued to grow. The project itself emerged as a response to the city's cultural and social needs.
This dwarf sculpture is part of a collection depicting everyday life and local traditions throughout the city. The figure belongs to a system that invites residents and visitors to explore different neighborhoods.
The statue sits at a pedestrian corner in the center where people pass easily while walking through the district. It is visible year-round and requires no special access since it occupies public space.
The figure references a movement from the 1980s that used small sculptures as symbols of peaceful resistance. This symbolism connected artistic objects with an important message of local history.
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