Juliusz IX
Juliusz IX is a thoughtful dwarf with a hand to his ear at ks. Piotra Skargi 29/31 in Wrocław's Old Town. Lunetyk is only about 32 m away.
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Juliusz IX
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Story
Juliusz IX rests his head against one hand, which is pressed to his ear as if he is listening hard for something. He wears a pointed cap and a collared shirt, and his expression is calm and thoughtful. Stand quietly beside him and see if you can hear what he does.
History & Significance
Juliusz IX stands at ks. Piotra Skargi 29/31 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
The 'IX' suggests a ruler's number, in the style of a king, but we found no source explaining the name, and no sculptor, date or sponsor is documented. The listening pose is what the photo shows.
Fun Facts
- He holds one hand to his ear as if listening carefully.
- The Roman numeral IX in his name looks like a royal number, though no source we found explains it.
- The nearest dwarf in our database is Lunetyk, about 32 m northwest.
- He stands roughly 562 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 562 m southeast to reach ks. Piotra Skargi 29/31. If you are coming from Lunetyk, head about 32 m southeast. 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 Juliusz IX dwarf in Wrocław?
Juliusz IX is at ks. Piotra Skargi 29/31 in Wrocław's Old Town, about 562 m southeast of the centre of the Market Square. The nearest dwarf we know of is Lunetyk, about 32 m away.
Is there anything else nearby to see?
Yes. Besides Lunetyk, Błyskotka, Gwarancjusz, Asystek i Tradycjusz (about 40 m) and Elementek (about 51 m) are close by.
Why is Juliusz IX holding his hand to his ear?
The pose looks like careful listening. We found no source explaining the idea behind it or the 'IX' in his name.
Accessibility
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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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