Ołbiniusz, Dwarf statue in Ołbin district, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Ołbiniusz is a bronze dwarf statue located in the Ołbin district of Wrocław and features fine craftsmanship with detailed facial features and traditional dwarf attire. The figure stands at street level and is positioned as part of the systematic arrangement of such artworks throughout the city.
History
The statue was installed on May 25, 2008, as part of the city's expanding artistic project that grew from local movements. The collection gradually developed into a defining feature of Wrocław's public spaces.
Culture
This dwarf figure is part of a large collection scattered throughout Wrocław, with each representing different occupations and aspects of local life. The detailed craftsmanship shows how residents and visitors have adopted these statues as symbols of the city's character.
Practical
You can locate this statue using special dwarf hunting maps available at tourist information centers throughout the city. Walking through the Ołbin streets to find it is possible anytime and the figure is easily accessible from the street.
Did you know?
This statue connects with Polish folklore through the krasnoludek, a traditional character similar to European garden gnomes. The representation shows how old legends continue to live in modern urban art projects.
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