Julek is a schoolboy with a slingshot and a newspaper cap. Rumor has it that he didn't go to school, preferring to earn some money instead. This is apparently just the beginning of a series called "Children of Legnica." It remains to be seen whether there will be other similar characters. As usual, there are supporters and opponents of this idea. A comparison with the Wrocław dwarves isn't really appropriate, as the reason for their creation is very different.

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The Julek statue in Legnica is a charming yet controversial public sculpture that is part of a larger artistic project:
🧒 Who is "Julek"?
Depiction: A young boy with an …

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