eNZeteSiak

Story

eNZeteSiak has a long, flowing beard, a pointed cap and a wide, friendly smile. He lifts one hand high, holding a stick, as if he is greeting everyone who walks across plac Nankiera. Profesor Miodek and Renata Otolińska stand close by, so the little square is full of company.

History & Significance

eNZeteSiak stands at plac Nankiera 15b 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 what the unusual spelling of his name stands for, and no sculptor, date or sponsor is documented. Rather than guess, we leave the name's meaning open.

Fun Facts

• His name is spelled with a mix of capital and small letters, which makes it easy to remember.
• He lifts one hand holding a stick, as if waving to passers-by.
• The nearest dwarf in our database is Profesor Miodek, about 27 m south.
• He stands roughly 604 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 604 m northeast to reach plac Nankiera 15b. If you are coming from Profesor Miodek, head about 27 m north. wromap.pl gives the address; check the exact spot on a map when you arrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.