Festiwaliusz, Bronze dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland.
Festiwaliusz is a bronze dwarf statue located in Wrocław's old town district. This figure is one of more than 400 similar sculptures distributed across the city streets.
The sculpture was installed in September 2019, continuing a tradition that began in the 1980s as a form of resistance against the communist government. This practice has since grown into a defining feature of the city's character.
The name Festiwaliusz relates to the city's cultural calendar, showing how these figures have become woven into daily city life. Locals and visitors use the dwarves as meeting points and landmarks while moving through the old town.
You can locate this figure easily using the dwarf map available at the tourist information office, which marks all the locations. Visiting several sculptures in succession helps you appreciate the full scope of the collection.
Festiwaliusz takes its name from the Festival Square, an important cultural site in the old town, reflecting its connection to the local art scene. This naming shows how closely these sculptures are woven into the city's cultural life.
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