Sprawiedliwiusz, Dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Poland.
Description
Sprawiedliwiusz is a bronze dwarf statue located in Wrocław's Old Town that holds a balance scale in its hands. It stands among many other dwarf figures scattered throughout the historic streets of this district.
History
The statue was installed on February 2, 2014 and connects to the Orange Alternative movement that used dwarf imagery during the 1980s as protest against communist control. This artistic form of resistance later became an enduring symbol adopted throughout the city.
Culture
This figure represents justice through its balance scale and continues the tradition of placing meaningful dwarfs that reflect different aspects of daily life in the city. Walking past it, you notice how locals treat these statues as familiar landmarks with personal significance.
Practical
The statue is located in the historic Old Town and is easy to reach on foot while walking through the narrow streets. The area is best explored during daylight hours to see all the details and other dwarf figures nearby.
Did you know?
This dwarf statue belongs to a collection of over 300 bronze figures scattered across Wrocław, each telling its own story about the city. Many are named after traditions and values that shaped the place, making them like hidden clues for curious walkers.
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