Chemik II
Cypriana Kamila Norwida 1/3
Chemik II stands at the Chemistry Faculty of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology on ul. Norwida, a scholarly little scientist who never takes off his lab coat.
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Story
Chemik II is Wroclaw's second chemistry dwarf, standing proudly at ul. Cypriana Kamila Norwida 1/3, right at the Faculty of Chemistry of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. Legend has it that he graduated with top honours and has never once removed his lab coat — not even at the annual dwarf festival. He is so devoted to science that other dwarfs joke he can turn water into a compound with a more interesting molecular formula.
History & Significance
The Chemistry Faculty of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Politechnika Wroclawska) has a long tradition of commissioning dwarfs to celebrate milestones. Chemik I arrived first, funded on the occasion of Professor Pawel Kafarski's 60th birthday by the Department of Bioorganic Chemistry. Chemik II followed as a second scholarly tribute, stationed at the main faculty building to welcome students and researchers arriving for lectures. The Norwida campus is home to multiple science-themed dwarfs, making it one of the denser academic dwarf clusters in the city.
Inspiration
Chemik II represents the spirit of chemistry education and research at Politechnika Wroclawska, one of Poland's leading technical universities. The dwarf honours the chemists, students and professors who have worked in the faculty's laboratories, and its presence is a nod to Wroclaw's strong scientific heritage. Chemistry-themed dwarfs on university campuses are a popular way for academic communities to join the city's growing bronze family.
Fun Facts
- Chemik II is part of a duo — Chemik I was installed nearby earlier, making them the city's first pair of chemistry-themed brother dwarfs.
- The Norwida campus hosts several science dwarfs, turning the area into an unofficial academic dwarf trail.
- He stands approximately 2.2 km from the city centre — far enough for a nice tram ride on line 4 or 5.
- Local students reportedly rub his test tube for luck before exams.
- Access to see him up close may be restricted by campus gates during evenings and weekends.
How to Find This Dwarf
Take tram line 4 or 5 towards pl. Grunwaldzki and alight at Politechnika. Walk along ul. Norwida to building A-2 of the Chemistry Faculty at no. 1/3. The dwarf stands near the faculty entrance. Note that campus access may be restricted outside teaching hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Chemik II dwarf in Wroclaw?
Chemik II is located at ul. Cypriana Kamila Norwida 1/3, at the Chemistry Faculty building (A-2) of Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, about 2.2 km from the city centre.
What does Chemik II represent?
He represents the chemistry researchers and students of Politechnika Wroclawska, continuing the tradition started by Chemik I, which was donated to celebrate a professor's birthday.
Can I visit Chemik II at any time?
The dwarf is on a university campus that may have restricted access in evenings and at weekends due to gates and barriers, so a weekday visit during teaching hours is recommended.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on a paved campus path near the faculty entrance. Flat surface and fully accessible, though campus barriers may restrict entry outside opening hours.
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