Arcik Podróżnik
Arcik Podróżnik is a bronze dwarf by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod at ul. Kiełbaśnicza 21/22 in Wrocław, from 30 December 2008, with a serene smile and closed eyes.
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Arcik Podróżnik
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Story
Arcik Podróżnik rests at ul. Kiełbaśnicza 21/22 on a cobbled lane, with a calm, contented smile and his eyes gently closed. His tall pointed cap curves back and his thick beard flows down in waves, as if the wind of a hundred roads had combed it. The playful tale is that he has walked to every corner of the world and has come back to the one place he likes best, so he closes his eyes to remember the journey. Sit beside him for a moment, close your eyes too, and tell him where you would like to go.
History & Significance
Wromap.pl credits Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and gives 30 December 2008 as the date Arcik Podróżnik appeared, which makes him one of the older dwarfs of the trail. He shares the address ul. Kiełbaśnicza 21/22 with Mastertonek, who stands only about 11 metres away. Rzeźnik, one of the first five dwarfs of 2005, is about 30 metres to the east.
Inspiration
Podróżnik means traveller, and the dwarf's serene face suits a wanderer who has come home. Rzeźnik, one of the original five dwarfs of 2005, is only about 30 metres away.
Fun Facts
- He appeared on 30 December 2008, one of the older dwarfs on the trail.
- He rests on a cobbled lane with his eyes gently closed.
- Mastertonek shares his address and stands only about 11 metres to the south.
- Rzeźnik, one of the first five dwarfs of 2005, is about 30 metres to the east.
- Podróżnik is the Polish word for traveller.
How to Find This Dwarf
Walk north-west from the middle of the Market Square towards ul. Kiełbaśnicza; Arcik Podróżnik is roughly 270 metres from the centre, at no. 21/22. Look low on the cobbled lane, next to Mastertonek (11 metres south), and use Rzeźnik (30 metres east) as a marker. The Stare Jatki bronze animals are a short walk away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Arcik Podróżnik dwarf in Wrocław?
Arcik Podróżnik is at ul. Kiełbaśnicza 21/22, about 270 metres north-west of the middle of the Market Square. Mastertonek is only about 11 metres away.
When did Arcik Podróżnik appear?
Wromap.pl gives 30 December 2008 as the date he appeared, and credits the sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
What does Podróżnik mean?
Podróżnik is the Polish word for traveller.
Accessibility
Outdoor
Rests on a cobbled lane at ground level. The cobblestones can be bumpy for pushchairs and wheelchairs, so take your time.
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