Parostatek
Parostatek ('Steamboat') is a dwarf at the helm of a ship's wheel at Świętej Jadwigi 15, right by the Oder in Wrocław. wromap.pl names Tomasz Moczek as his sculptor.
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Parostatek
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Story
Parostatek is a little captain at the helm. He grips a big ship's wheel with both hands, and in the photo the river Oder flows right behind him, so he looks ready to steer straight out onto the water. Stand behind him, grab an imaginary wheel and shout 'full steam ahead'!
History & Significance
wromap.pl places Parostatek at Świętej Jadwigi 15 and names Tomasz Moczek, the sculptor of the first official bronze dwarfs, as his author. We did not find an appearance date or a sponsor. Wrocław's dwarfs trace back to the Orange Alternative, a playful, peaceful 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
Parostatek is the Polish word for a steamboat, and the dwarf holds a ship's wheel beside the river. We found no source naming a particular boat or company behind him, so the page does not claim one.
Fun Facts
- His name is the Polish word for a steamboat.
- He holds a large ship's wheel with spokes and round handles.
- In the photo the river Oder is right behind him.
- wromap.pl names Tomasz Moczek as his author.
- Pracz Odrzański is just 73 m to the south-east.
How to Find This Dwarf
Świętej Jadwigi 15 is about 679 m in a straight line from the Market Square. Look for him by the riverside railing. From Pracz Odrzański, walk about 73 m to the north-west.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Parostatek dwarf in Wrocław?
wromap.pl gives Świętej Jadwigi 15, by the river Oder, about 679 m in a straight line from the Market Square.
What does Parostatek mean?
Parostatek is Polish for a steamboat, which suits a dwarf holding a ship's wheel by the river.
Who made Parostatek?
wromap.pl names Tomasz Moczek as the author.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
The photo shows him standing on a low stone ledge by a railing above the river, so he is easy to see but please supervise small children near the water. Our sources do not describe the path surface.
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