Klaunuś
Klaunuś is a bearded clown dwarf with a round shiny nose, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and placed at Borowska 213 in Wrocław in September 2008.
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Klaunuś
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Story
Klaunuś is a bearded bronze dwarf with tousled hair and a big round, shiny clown's nose that catches the light. His arms are thrown wide as if he has just finished a trick. Imagine him cracking jokes for the neighbours: Marzenka is 10 m north of him and Alonka 15 m southwest, so he never runs out of an audience.
History & Significance
According to wromap.pl, Klaunuś was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and appeared on 2 September 2008 at Borowska 213, the address of the Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital in the Gaj district. Wrocław's dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a playful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; the first bronze dwarf was placed on ul. Świdnicka in 2001, and hundreds have followed since. We found no source that says who commissioned Klaunuś or tells a story behind him.
Inspiration
His name comes from the Polish word klaun, 'clown', and the round nose in the photo shows the idea clearly. No source we found says why a clown dwarf was placed at this address, so we do not guess. He stands within 20 m of Marzenka and Alonka.
Fun Facts
- His name comes from klaun, the Polish word for 'clown'.
- The round nose is the shiniest part of the statue in the photo.
- He appeared on 2 September 2008, according to wromap.pl.
- Marzenka and Alonka are both within 20 m of him.
- He was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod, credited with 242 dwarfs on the Polish Wikipedia list.
How to Find This Dwarf
Go to Borowska 213 in the Gaj district. From Klaunuś, Marzenka is 10 m north, Alonka 15 m southwest and Orzech 277 m east. Tilt the camera down to catch his nose, and look around for the neighbouring dwarfs before you leave.
Nearby Dwarfs
See all Wrocław dwarfs on the dwarf list
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Klaunuś dwarf?
Klaunuś is listed at Borowska 213 in Wrocław's Gaj district, a few steps from Marzenka and Alonka.
Why does Klaunuś have a round nose?
His name means 'little clown' in Polish, and the round nose is a clown's nose. No source we found gives a deeper reason.
When did Klaunuś appear?
According to wromap.pl he appeared on 2 September 2008. He was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Photographed outdoors on a paved surface; the address is a hospital site, so access to the exact spot may vary. We could not confirm opening hours.
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