Arkopek
Arkopek is a flat-capped dwarf with a hand raised to his cap at Klemensa Janickiego 1 in Wrocław's Old Town. Aukcjoner is only about 29 m away.
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Arkopek
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Story
Arkopek raises one hand to the brim of his flat cap, as if shading his eyes against the sun or tipping his hat to you. His beard is short and his gaze is thoughtful. Aukcjoner stands almost next door, so you can visit two dwarfs within a few steps.
History & Significance
Arkopek stands at Klemensa Janickiego 1 in Wrocław's Old Town. No sculptor or sponsor is publicly documented in the sources we found. Wrocław's bronze dwarfs grow out of the Orange Alternative, a playful, peaceful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; since 2005 the city has been filling its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them.
Inspiration
We found no source explaining the name or idea of Arkopek, and no sculptor, date or sponsor is documented. The photo shows only the hand-to-cap pose, so that is all we describe.
Fun Facts
- He raises one hand to the brim of his flat cap.
- He stands about 29 m from Aukcjoner and about 33 m from Szczepania.
- The nearest dwarf in our database is Aukcjoner, about 29 m north.
- He stands roughly 620 m from the centre of the Market Square, as the crow flies.
- Wrocław's bronze dwarfs were inspired by the dwarf graffiti of the Orange Alternative movement in the 1980s.
How to Find This Dwarf
From the centre of the Market Square, walk about 620 m east to reach Klemensa Janickiego 1. If you are coming from Aukcjoner, head about 29 m south. wromap.pl gives the address; check the exact spot on a map when you arrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Arkopek dwarf in Wrocław?
Arkopek is at Klemensa Janickiego 1 in Wrocław's Old Town, about 620 m east of the centre of the Market Square. The nearest dwarf we know of is Aukcjoner, about 29 m away.
Is there anything else nearby to see?
Yes. Besides Aukcjoner, Szczepania (about 33 m) and Neptunek (about 140 m) are close by.
What is Arkopek doing?
He raises one hand to the brim of his cap, as if tipping his hat or shading his eyes. We found no source explaining the idea behind the pose.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Wrocław bronze dwarfs are small, so look down. The surface and any steps nearby are not described in our sources, so check on site if you use a wheelchair or pushchair.
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