Marzenka
Marzenka is a bronze dwarf girl with a raised fist and tufts of hair, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and listed at Borowska 213 in Wrocław's Gaj district. She appeared in June 2008.
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Marzenka
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Story
Marzenka is a small bronze dwarf girl with a pointed cap and a tuft of hair sticking out on each side of her head. In the photo her face is tilted upwards and one little fist is raised, as if she were cheering, with colourful soft play blocks behind her. Imagine her calling the neighbours to come out and play: Klaunuś is only 10 m south of her, and Alonka is 20 m southwest.
History & Significance
Marzenka was made by the sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and, according to wromap.pl, appeared on 24 June 2008 at Borowska 213, the address of the Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Clinical Hospital. 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. Sources disagree about where Marzenka lives: wromap.pl and the wro.app database place her at Borowska 213, while the Polish Wikipedia list of dwarfs places a Marzenka by the same sculptor at Odona Bujwida 44, at a children's bone-marrow transplant clinic. We could not tell which is right, or whether there are two dwarfs with this name.
Inspiration
The sources we found do not say what or whom Marzenka honours, so we describe only what can be seen. Her name is a Polish girl's name, and the photo shows her among colourful play blocks, which suggests a children's play area. We found no source that states the purpose of the dwarf.
Fun Facts
- Marzenka was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod, who is credited with 242 dwarfs on the Polish Wikipedia list.
- According to wromap.pl she appeared on 24 June 2008.
- Klaunuś and Alonka stand within 20 m of her, so this is a tiny dwarf neighbourhood.
- Her hair sticks out in two little tufts on either side of her cap.
- Sources disagree on her address: wromap.pl says Borowska 213, the Polish Wikipedia list says Odona Bujwida 44.
How to Find This Dwarf
Head for Borowska 213 in the Gaj district. From Marzenka, Klaunuś is 10 m south, Alonka 20 m southwest and Orzech 283 m east. The dwarfs here stand very close together, so look around before you walk on. The photo suggests an indoor spot, so check that you can get in before you go.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Marzenka dwarf in Wrocław?
Marzenka is listed at Borowska 213 in the Gaj district, next to Klaunuś and Alonka. One other source puts a Marzenka at Odona Bujwida 44, so check before a long trip.
Who made Marzenka?
The sculptor was Beata Zwolańska-Hołod. wromap.pl lists the appearance date as 24 June 2008.
Which dwarfs are near Marzenka?
Klaunuś is 10 m south, Alonka 20 m southwest and Orzech 283 m east.
Accessibility
Ground Level
The photo shows Marzenka beside colourful soft play blocks, so she may stand indoors; we could not confirm opening hours or access. Borowska 213 is a hospital address, so check before visiting.
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