Wietrzysław, Dwarf statue in Szczepin, Poland.
Wietrzysław is a bronze dwarf statue in Wrocław's Szczepin district that depicts a figure engaged in everyday activity. The sculpture is part of a large collection of similar figures distributed throughout the city's neighborhoods.
The figure was installed in 2023 as part of a tradition that began during the 1980s resistance movement against authoritarian rule. These small sculptures evolved from that era of opposition into a widespread public art form across the city.
Like many bronze figures scattered across Wrocław, this one captures a moment from ordinary urban life. These sculptures are part of a local tradition that brings humor and remembrance to the city's streets.
The easiest way to find this statue is to use a map or the special dwarf-finding app designed for Wrocław, since it is located in the less central Szczepin district. These tools will guide you directly to the exact spot.
This figure is part of a collection of over 400 similar statues throughout Wrocław, making the city home to the world's largest such collection. Few visitors realize that each statue has its own story or name waiting to be discovered.
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