Polonek i Germanek
Polonek i Germanek are two bearded dwarfs by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod at Podwale 76, by the German Consulate General in Wrocław. wromap.pl says they appeared on 11 January 2016.
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Polonek i Germanek
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Story
Polonek i Germanek are two bearded dwarfs in pointed caps who sit close together by the German Consulate General on Podwale. In the photo they face each other over a small, rough rounded object, as if they are about to share something. Look closely and see whether you can tell which one is Polonek and which one is Germanek!
History & Significance
Polonek i Germanek stand at Podwale 76, by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany. Both wromap.pl and the Polish Wikipedia list of Wrocław dwarfs name Beata Zwolańska-Hołod as their author, and wromap.pl says they appeared on 11 January 2016. We did not find who commissioned them. 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
Their names sound like 'little Pole' and 'little German', which fits their home by the German consulate. We found no source spelling out the idea behind them, so take that as a reading of the names rather than an official explanation.
Fun Facts
- They stand by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany at Podwale 76.
- Their names sound like 'little Pole' and 'little German'.
- According to wromap.pl they appeared on 11 January 2016.
- wromap.pl and Wikipedia both name Beata Zwolańska-Hołod as their sculptor.
- Panna Pychotka is 144 m to the south-east.
How to Find This Dwarf
Podwale 76 is about 782 m in a straight line from the Market Square. Look for the German Consulate General building and look low near the building. From Binio, walk about 180 m to the east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Polonek i Germanek in Wrocław?
At Podwale 76, by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, about 782 m in a straight line from the Market Square.
Who made Polonek i Germanek?
wromap.pl and the Polish Wikipedia list both name sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
When did Polonek i Germanek appear?
According to wromap.pl, on 11 January 2016.
Accessibility
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The photo shows them at ground level against a dark panelled wall. Our sources do not describe the surface; please be respectful near the consulate entrance.
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