Silesiusz, Bronze dwarf statue in Plac Grunwaldzki, Poland
Description
Silesiusz is a bronze dwarf figure located in Plac Grunwaldzki, standing near historic buildings and displaying carefully crafted details. The sculpture is small and easy to miss without deliberate searching.
History
This figure was installed in 2017 and is part of a collection remembering an artistic movement against the 1980s regime. Hundreds of similar sculptures were scattered throughout the city to keep this historical memory alive.
Culture
This figure represents a character from Polish folklore and shows how such traditions are woven into the city's everyday spaces. People often notice and visit it while exploring the neighborhood, making it part of the local identity.
Practical
The square is centrally located and easy to reach, with many ways to find and explore it. Walking through the area is recommended to see all the details of the figure and its surroundings.
Did you know?
Each figure in the collection tells its own story and holds particular meaning, with some locations seeing fewer visitors than others. Discovering these sculptures means exploring the city like a local does.
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