Podolodzy
Podolodzy are a group of three podiatrist dwarfs, Arkadek, Stópka and Abratek, by Piotr Makała from 2018, at Na Grobli 30/32, about 2.3 km east of the Market Square.
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Story
Podolodzy are the foot doctors of the dwarf world. Podolog is the Polish word for a podiatrist, and wromap.pl lists three of them in this group: Arkadek, Stópka and Abratek. The photo shows one of them, a broadly grinning bearded dwarf in a tall pointed hat, standing in front of a red-brick wall and a white air-conditioning unit. They stand at Na Grobli 30/32, about 2.3 km east of the Market Square.
History & Significance
Wrocław's bronze dwarfs grew out of the Orange Alternative, a playful, non-violent 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. According to wromap.pl, the Podolodzy group was made by Piotr Makała and appeared on 21 April 2018 at Na Grobli 30/32, where access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate. A search result lists the podiatry centre Podoland at the same address. I found no second source for the date and none that names a sponsor.
Inspiration
The name Podolodzy is the Polish plural of podolog, a podiatrist, and a search result lists a podiatry centre called Podoland at the same address, so the group clearly nods to foot care. No source I found explains the idea behind the three individual dwarfs.
Fun Facts
- wromap.pl lists the group as Arkadek, Stópka and Abratek.
- It dates them to 21 April 2018 and credits the sculptor Piotr Makała.
- Podolog is the Polish word for a podiatrist, so the name means the podiatrists.
- A search result lists the podiatry centre Podoland at the same address.
- wromap.pl warns that access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate.
How to Find This Dwarf
Podolodzy are at Na Grobli 30/32, about 2.3 km east of the Market Square. wromap.pl warns that access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate, so look from the public side. Nearby dwarfs: Krasnale PAN 380 m south-east, Pompeusz 414 m west and Chemik 425 m north.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the Podolodzy dwarfs in Wrocław?
At Na Grobli 30/32, about 2.3 km east of the Market Square. Access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate.
Who are the Podolodzy?
A group of three dwarfs, Arkadek, Stópka and Abratek, according to wromap.pl. The name is the Polish plural of podolog, a podiatrist.
Who made the Podolodzy and when?
wromap.pl credits Piotr Makała and dates the group to 21 April 2018. I found no second source.
Accessibility
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Photo shows one of them at ground level on a paved surface beside a red-brick wall. wromap.pl warns that access may be limited by a barrier, fence or gate. Step-free access was not verified.
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