Wanda i Rüdiger
Wanda i Rüdiger are a pair of bronze dwarfs at Strażnicza 1/3 in Wrocław's Nadodrze district, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod. Wanda rests her chin in her hand with a dreamy smile.
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Wanda i Rüdiger
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Story
Wanda i Rüdiger are a pair of dwarfs in Nadodrze. In the photo of Wanda she sits with her chin resting in her hand and a gentle, dreamy smile, as if she is listening to a long story and is in no hurry for it to end. Sit down for a moment near her and guess what her friend Rüdiger might be telling her.
History & Significance
According to wromap.pl the pair stands at Strażnicza 1/3 in Nadodrze and was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod; wromap also gives Wanda and Rüdiger separate entries at the same address. 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
Wanda is a traditional Polish name and Rüdiger a German one, but we found no source explaining who the two dwarfs honour or why they were paired, so we do not guess.
Fun Facts
- They are a pair: wromap.pl lists Wanda and Rüdiger separately as well as together.
- Wanda sits with her chin propped on her hand, smiling.
- wromap.pl names Beata Zwolańska-Hołod as their author.
- They stand about 658 m in a straight line from the centre of the Market Square.
- Wypiekuś is only 96 m to the north.
How to Find This Dwarf
Head north from the Market Square towards Nadodrze to Strażnicza 1/3, about 658 m away in a straight line. If you are coming from Wypiekuś, walk about 96 m to the south.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the Wanda i Rüdiger dwarfs in Wrocław?
They stand at Strażnicza 1/3 in the Nadodrze district, about 658 m in a straight line from the Market Square.
Who made Wanda i Rüdiger?
wromap.pl names sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod as their author.
Which dwarfs are near Wanda i Rüdiger?
The closest are Wypiekuś (96 m north), Nawigator (129 m south-west) and Emdeczek (149 m north).
Accessibility
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Our sources do not describe the surface or any steps at this spot. Check on site if you use a wheelchair or pushchair.
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