O’Barek
Księcia Witolda 1
O’Barek is a long-bearded dwarf with a barrel-like cylinder at Księcia Witolda 1 in Wrocław, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and listed as appearing on 1 June 2013. Nawigator stands about 37 m away.
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O’Barek
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Story
O’Barek is a long-bearded dwarf with a twinkle in his eye and a big cylindrical object tucked against his arm. It looks a little like a barrel, so this dwarf might well be a fan of a good drink. Say hello and then continue to his neighbour Nawigator, who stands very close.
History & Significance
O’Barek stands at Księcia Witolda 1 in Wrocław's Nadodrze district. wromap.pl credits Beata Zwolańska-Hołod as the sculptor. The same site lists the appearance date as 1 June 2013. 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
We found no source explaining the inspiration for O’Barek. The photo shows a cylinder that resembles a barrel and a shop window with lettering behind him, but we cannot confirm any link between them, so we make no claim. No sponsor is documented. wromap.pl spells the name 'OBarek'.
Fun Facts
- He holds a cylinder that looks like a barrel, which may or may not be how his name should be read.
- wromap.pl writes his name 'OBarek', while the database uses O’Barek with an apostrophe.
- The nearest dwarf in our database is Nawigator, about 37 m east.
- He stands roughly 533 m from the centre of the Market Square, as the crow flies.
- wromap.pl lists the appearance date as 1 June 2013.
How to Find This Dwarf
From the centre of the Market Square, walk about 533 m north to reach Księcia Witolda 1. If you are coming from Nawigator, head about 37 m west. wromap.pl gives the address; check the exact spot on a map when you arrive.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the O’Barek dwarf in Wrocław?
O’Barek is at Księcia Witolda 1 in Wrocław's Nadodrze district, about 533 m north of the centre of the Market Square. The nearest dwarf we know of is Nawigator, about 37 m away.
Is there anything else nearby to see?
Yes. Besides Nawigator, Książę Witold (about 91 m) and Hydrotechnik (about 107 m) are close by.
Who made the O’Barek dwarf?
wromap.pl credits Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and lists him as appearing on 1 June 2013. We found no sponsor.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
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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