Krasnal Bankierek, Bronze dwarf statue in Stare Miasto, Wrocław, Poland
Krasnal Bankierek is a bronze dwarf sculpture on Świdnicka Street holding a book in its hands. The work belongs to a larger collection of similar figures scattered throughout the Old Town district.
This sculpture was placed in 2020 as part of a dwarf collection that began appearing throughout the city in 2005. The tradition has transformed the streets into a public exhibition with hundreds of bronze figures.
The figure holds a book featuring stories of notable residents, reflecting the city's mixed Polish and German heritage through a literary connection.
The sculpture sits in an active area of the Old Town and is easy to find while exploring the district. Looking around the nearby streets helps you discover other similar figures throughout the neighborhood.
The book held by this figure was created with a map inside guiding readers to important city locations. This unusual detail makes the statue more than just public art, turning it into a literary navigation tool.
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