Hostelik
Hostelik is a bearded dwarf fixed to a wall at Porębska 1 in Wrocław's Leśnica, with his arms spread wide.
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Hostelik
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Story
Hostelik can be found at Porębska 1, the Leśnica district. The photo on wromap.pl shows a bearded dwarf in a pointed cap fixed to a rough-plastered wall, arms stretched out to the sides as if climbing or hanging on. Unlike most dwarfs he is mounted on a wall rather than standing on the ground.
History & Significance
wromap.pl credits the sculptor Marlena Zakrzewska; no unveiling date was found. Wrocław's bronze dwarfs trace back to the Orange Alternative, a playful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; the city began commissioning bronze dwarfs in 2005, and local businesses and institutions have added many more since. Hostelik is one of the dwarfs outside the historic centre. Who commissioned this dwarf is not publicly documented in the sources we found.
Inspiration
His name looks like a play on hostel. The sources we found do not describe a specific story behind this dwarf.
Fun Facts
- Unlike most dwarfs he is mounted on a wall rather than standing on the ground.
- The sculptor of Dobrosłówek, another Leśnica-area dwarf, is also credited as Marlena Zakrzewska on wromap.pl.
- The nearest dwarf in our database is Szpitalnik, about 224 m to the north-east.
- In a straight line this spot is roughly 10 km from Wrocław's Market Square.
- Krasnalowa Rodzina is 491 m to the west.
How to Find This Dwarf
Hostelik is at Porębska 1. The nearest dwarf in our database is Szpitalnik, 224 m to the north-east in a straight line, and Rodzinka is 448 m to the south-west; these are straight-line distances, not walking routes.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Hostelik dwarf in Wrocław?
Hostelik is at Porębska 1, the Leśnica district.
Who made Hostelik and when?
wromap.pl credits the sculptor Marlena Zakrzewska; no unveiling date was found. This comes from a single source, so it is worth confirming on site.
Can I visit Hostelik at any time?
wromap.pl does not flag any access restriction for this spot, but it is worth checking on arrival.
Accessibility
Outdoor
Outdoors, on a raised base or wall, so a child may need lifting to see it up close.
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