Gołębnik, Dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland.
Description
Gołebnik is a small bronze figure standing near Market Square in Wrocław's historic center, showing a dwarf in the act of feeding pigeons. The statue captures details of scattered seeds and birds gathering at the figure's feet.
History
The statue was installed in 2008 as part of a series of dwarf figures created to mark the Orange Alternative, a movement that challenged communist rule in the city. It has remained a fixture in this central location since then.
Culture
The statue shows a common sight in this area: someone feeding pigeons in the public square. It reflects how visitors and residents naturally engage with the local bird life as they move through the streets.
Practical
The statue sits near Market Square in the historic center and is easily found while walking through this area. Since it is a small figure, it helps to look carefully in the plaza surroundings to spot it.
Did you know?
What makes this figure special is the careful way the pigeons at its feet are shown, with the artist capturing an everyday moment through fine details. Many visitors first walk past it without noticing the craftsmanship in the bronze casting and the seeds held in the figure's hand.
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