Milistoniusz, Bronze dwarf statue in Muchobór Mały, Wrocław, Poland.
Milistoniusz is a small bronze figure located in the Muchobór Mały district as part of Wrocław's collection of dwarf sculptures distributed throughout the city. The statue stands freely in a public spot within a residential neighborhood and features characteristic bronze craftsmanship.
The statue emerged from the Orange Alternative movement of the 1980s when artists used dwarf imagery as a form of protest against communist rule in Poland. This creative act of resistance eventually transformed into a permanent fixture of the city's public spaces.
Local residents have embraced this small bronze figure as part of their neighborhood identity, often pointing it out to visitors passing through the streets. This type of sculpture has become woven into how people experience and talk about their districts.
The sculpture remains freely accessible throughout the year with no entrance fees, allowing visitors to stop by whenever convenient. Maps showing the locations of all the dwarf figures in the city are available at the tourist information center to help plan a collecting tour.
Each dwarf figure in Wrocław was given an individual name and character during its creation, treated as its own distinct artwork rather than a simple copy. Milistoniusz carries this individuality through its specific details and features that set it apart from its companions.
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