Torfik, Dwarf statue in Gaj district, Wrocław, Poland.
Located at Elementary School 90 on Orzechowa Street 62, Torfik holds a magnifying glass to observe nature and daily activities around him.
The statue was inaugurated on May 11, 2011, as part of the collection of over 400 dwarf figures spread throughout Wrocław's neighborhoods.
Torfik's name references Professor Stanisław Tołpa's research on peat, honoring the academic legacy of the school where the statue stands.
Visitors can locate this bronze figure using specialized maps or mobile applications that guide them through the network of Wrocław's dwarf statues.
The sculpture, created by Marta Mirynowska and Piotr Makała, represents a curious scientist examining the world through his magnifying glass.
Location: Gaj
Location: Wrocław
Inception: May 11, 2011
Brand:
Address: Orzechowa 62, 50-540 Wrocław, Poland 50-540 Wrocław
Website: https://visitwroclaw.eu/miejsce/torfik
GPS coordinates: 51.07913,17.04275
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:21
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