Karmelia
Karmelia is a girl dwarf listed at Rynek Ratusz 27, inside a building on the Market Square, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and cloak.
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Karmelia
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Story
Karmelia is one of the Rynek's shy residents. Instead of waiting on the pavement she lives inside a building at Rynek Ratusz 27, set against a white wall. In the photo she is a dark bronze figure in a hat with a wide brim and a flowing cloak, caught in a quiet moment. Finding her is a little treasure hunt: the dwarfs on the open Rynek are easy, but Karmelia asks you to look for a door.
History & Significance
Wromap.pl lists Karmelia as a 'krasnalka' (girl dwarf) at Rynek Ratusz 27, about 57 m from the centre of the Market Square, and marks her as being inside a building. I could not find her sculptor, unveiling date or sponsor, so they are left out, and the building's opening hours are not confirmed. The tradition behind Wrocław's dwarfs began with the Orange Alternative, a playful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them.
Inspiration
The sources I found do not say what inspired Karmelia or who commissioned her, so this page does not invent a story. What the photo shows is a figure in a wide-brimmed hat and cloak, set against a white wall.
Fun Facts
- Wromap.pl calls her a 'krasnalka', the feminine form of krasnal - a girl dwarf.
- She is listed inside a building rather than on the street.
- Her address is Rynek Ratusz 27, roughly 57 m from the centre of the Market Square.
- Bawarka is only 10 m away, and Tian Tian is 12 m away.
- In the photo she is dark bronze with a wide-brimmed hat and a cloak.
How to Find This Dwarf
Karmelia is listed at Rynek Ratusz 27, inside the building, so you will not see her from the pavement alone. Nearby on the open Rynek, Bawarka is 10 m northeast, Tian Tian is 12 m south and Reporter is 23 m north. Check whether the building is open before you go in.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Karmelia dwarf in Wrocław?
Karmelia is listed at Rynek Ratusz 27 on the Market Square, inside a building rather than on the street.
Is Karmelia a girl dwarf?
Yes. Wromap.pl describes her as a 'krasnalka', the feminine form of krasnal.
Who made Karmelia?
I could not find her sculptor, date or sponsor in the sources I checked, so they are not given here.
Accessibility
Ground Level
Listed inside a building, so access depends on the building's opening hours, which I could not confirm. Expect steps or a doorway; check ahead if you use a wheelchair or pushchair.
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