Meridek, Dwarf statue near Świdnicka Street, Wrocław, Poland.
Meridek is a small bronze dwarf sculpture located near Świdnicka Street and is part of the extensive collection of dwarf figures spread throughout Wrocław. This statue measures around 30 centimeters in height and stands among hundreds of others scattered across the city's streets and squares.
The statue was installed in October 2017 and references the Orange Alternative, a movement from the 1980s that used dwarf imagery to critique communist rule. This connection to past protest traditions makes each figure a carrier of the city's memory.
Each dwarf statue in Wrocław connects to specific aspects of local life, with Meridek contributing to the extensive outdoor art collection that defines the city's character.
You can find Meridek using specialized maps available at tourist information points, which guide you through this city-wide collection. The small size of the statue means you need to look carefully, but discovering it rewards you as part of a larger journey around the city.
Each figure in the collection represents different professions and roles such as firefighters, musicians, or craftspeople, each telling local stories. This variety means that every discovery on your walk through the city reveals a new perspective on Wrocław's life and character.
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