Neptunek, Bronze dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland.
Neptunek is a small bronze dwarf figure holding a trident and crafted with fine detail in the posture and facial features. The statue sits along the streets of the Old Town and captures the character of Neptune reimagined as a local figure.
The statue was installed on March 2, 2017, continuing a tradition that began in the 1980s when small bronze dwarfs first appeared as a form of resistance during that era. The movement evolved and eventually grew into the large collection visible throughout the city today.
This dwarf belongs to a collection of over 300 small bronze figures scattered throughout Wrocław, each representing different professions and characters drawn from Polish folklore and imagination.
You can find this figure along the western streets near the Hansel and Gretel houses in the Old Town district. Specialized maps help you locate and explore the other dwarfs scattered throughout the neighborhood.
This figure blends classical mythology with local artistic traditions by depicting Neptune as a small bronze dwarf rather than a grand deity. The creative reinterpretation of a famous god in miniature form reflects the playful spirit behind this art movement.
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