Hydrek, Bronze dwarf statue near Hansel & Gretel Houses, Wrocław, Poland
Description
Hydrek is a small bronze dwarf figure on Przedmieście Oławskie street in Wrocław that depicts a firefighter dwarf at work. The statue shows the figure engaged in extinguishing a fire and forms part of a larger public art project throughout the city.
History
The figure was installed in 2019 as part of Wrocław's dwarf project that originated in the early 2000s. The initiative expanded steadily over time and now encompasses hundreds of statues linked to the city's historical narrative.
Culture
This statue belongs to Wrocław's collection of dwarf figures that trace back to community art and the Orange Alternative movement, a form of creative expression that shaped local identity. The presence of such sculptures reflects how residents have transformed their streets into an open-air gallery.
Practical
The statue sits on a public street and is freely accessible without special opening hours or entrance fees. You can visit anytime during the day and will get the best views and photos in daylight.
Did you know?
This figure belongs to a special group of firefighter dwarfs that depict different aspects of fire response work. Each variation tells its own story of emergency action captured in miniature bronze form.
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