Salonek
Salonek is a sunglasses-wearing dwarf with a green patina at Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 1 in Wrocław, listed as appearing on 9 May 2025. Hohelka and Neptunek are within about 45 m.
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Salonek
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Story
Salonek is the coolest dwarf in this corner of the Old Town. He wears dark round sunglasses, a snug cap and a neat little goatee, and his bronze has aged to a lovely blue-green patina. He looks like he is relaxing in the sun, and a visit to him makes a nice, quiet break.
History & Significance
Salonek stands at Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 1 in Wrocław's Old Town. No sculptor or sponsor is publicly documented in the sources we found. The same site lists the appearance date as 9 May 2025. 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
'Salon' means a lounge or a showroom in Polish, and 'Salonek' is its small form, but we found no source saying what, or whom, he represents. No sculptor or sponsor is documented. The sunglasses and the relaxed look are what the photo shows.
Fun Facts
- He wears dark round sunglasses with a cap and a small goatee.
- His green patina shows how bronze weathers outdoors.
- The nearest dwarf in our database is Hohelka, about 33 m north.
- He stands roughly 515 m from the centre of the Market Square, as the crow flies.
- wromap.pl lists the appearance date as 9 May 2025.
How to Find This Dwarf
From the centre of the Market Square, walk about 515 m east to reach Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 1. If you are coming from Hohelka, head about 33 m south. 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 Salonek dwarf in Wrocław?
Salonek is at Jana Ewangelisty Purkyniego 1 in Wrocław's Old Town, about 515 m east of the centre of the Market Square. The nearest dwarf we know of is Hohelka, about 33 m away.
Is there anything else nearby to see?
Yes. Besides Hohelka, Neptunek (about 44 m) and Lappek II (about 59 m) are close by.
When did Salonek appear?
wromap.pl lists Salonek as appearing on 9 May 2025, so he is one of the newest dwarfs in this part of the Old Town.
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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