Radarek
Radarek is a dwarf at Graniczna 13, in Jerzmanowo-Jarnołtów-Strachowice-Osiniec, in the west of Wrocław. Made by Piotr Makała, appeared 26 May 2017.
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Radarek
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Story
Radarek stands in Jerzmanowo-Jarnołtów-Strachowice-Osiniec, in the west of Wrocław, at Graniczna 13, about 8.6 km from the Market Square as the crow flies. What you will see: a bearded dwarf in a pointed cap with his arms spread wide, one hand holding a long object that stretches out of the frame, on a paved path beside bushes. We describe only what the photo and the sources show - no legend is attached to this dwarf in anything we found. Take a moment to look at the small details, and if you are visiting with children, ask them what the dwarf might be thinking about.
History & Significance
Wrocław's bronze dwarfs trace their origins to the Orange Alternative (Pomarańczowa Alternatywa), a peaceful protest movement founded in the city in 1986 by Waldemar Fydrych, whose activists painted dwarfs on walls as a form of absurdist, non-violent resistance. Since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them, far beyond the old centre. According to wromap, Radarek was made by Piotr Makała and appeared on 26 May 2017. Who commissioned this dwarf is not documented in anything we found.
Inspiration
Wromap lists his full title as "Radarek (Żołnierz Radiotechnik)", that is, a radio-technician soldier. Radarek is a diminutive of "radar". We found no source that explains the story behind him or names a sponsor.
Fun Facts
- His full name on wromap is "Radarek (Żołnierz Radiotechnik)", a radio-technician soldier.
- He was made by Piotr Makała and appeared on 26 May 2017, according to wromap.
- Wromap lists the address Graniczna 13, 54-530 Wrocław.
- Halitomki, the pair Halina and Tomek, are his nearest neighbours, 644 m away.
- He stands with his arms spread wide.
How to Find This Dwarf
Put Graniczna 13 into your map app: Radarek is about 8.6 km from the Market Square, so plan this as its own trip rather than a stop on the Rynek walk. Once you are there, Halitomki is 644 m to the east and Przylepek is 1325 m to the east, so you can collect several dwarfs in one outing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Radarek dwarf in Wrocław?
Radarek stands at Graniczna 13, in Jerzmanowo-Jarnołtów-Strachowice-Osiniec, in the west of Wrocław, about 8.6 km from the Market Square.
What does Radarek look like?
A bearded dwarf in a pointed cap with his arms spread wide, one hand holding a long object that stretches out of the frame, on a paved path beside bushes.
Who made Radarek and when did the dwarf appear?
Wromap says Radarek was made by Piotr Makała and appeared on 26 May 2017.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Radarek stands outdoors. We have not checked the approach on site, so we cannot confirm step-free access.
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