Krasnal Czarownice Tekla i Martynka, Dwarf statue at Mostek Czarownic, Stare Miasto, Poland.
Krasnal Czarownice Tekla i Martynka are two bronze dwarf figures positioned on the balustrade of the Bridge of Witches, which connects the towers of St. Mary Magdalene Cathedral. The sculptures display the characters with detailed bronze craftsmanship and sit as part of the bridge's architectural structure.
The statues were installed in 2019, continuing Wrocław's tradition of dwarf monuments that started with the Orange Alternative anti-communist movement in the 1980s. This artistic form later developed into a broader city-wide art movement spanning decades.
The statues depict characters from a Polish tale about a girl named Tekla who was condemned to sweep the bridge each night, assisted by her companion Martynka. This story forms part of the city's local folklore tradition.
The sculptures are located on the bridge in the Old Town district and are accessible daily. An information plaque on site explains the story of the two figures for visitors passing by.
These dwarfs are part of a collection of over 400 similar statues throughout the city, each telling different stories about Wrocław. The collection transforms the city into an open-air art gallery where locals and visitors encounter new figures during daily walks.
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