WOTuś
WOTuś is a bronze dwarf at ul. Świętej Elżbiety 1/2 in Wrocław, from 25 September 2022, dressed as a soldier. His name refers to the Territorial Defence Forces (WOT).
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WOTuś
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Story
WOTuś stands guard at ul. Świętej Elżbiety 1/2, and he is the only dwarf on the street dressed like a soldier. He wears a beret with an eagle badge, bushy eyebrows and a trimmed beard, and he carries a rifle across his chest while grinning with his eyes half closed. The playful story is that he guards the neighbouring dwarfs through the night, so Śpioch and Pożarki can sleep without worry. Salute him, and see whether he stays serious.
History & Significance
Wromap.pl credits Arkadia and gives 25 September 2022 as the date WOTuś appeared, the same day as Mistrz Krasnal. He stands about 5 metres from Weteran, a dwarf at the same address, and close to Śpioch and Pożarki, two well-known dwarfs on the Old Town trail. The dwarf tradition he belongs to grew out of the Orange Alternative protests of the 1980s.
Inspiration
His name is a diminutive of WOT, the abbreviation of Wojska Obrony Terytorialnej, the Territorial Defence Forces, a volunteer branch of the Polish Armed Forces. The beret with an eagle badge and the rifle fit that identity. He is a good example of how the dwarfs mirror the life of the city.
Fun Facts
- His beret carries an eagle badge, and he holds a rifle across his chest.
- He appeared on 25 September 2022, the same day as Mistrz Krasnal.
- Weteran stands only about 5 metres to the south-west.
- Śpioch is about 37 metres to the south-east, and Pożarki about 39 metres.
- His name is a diminutive of WOT, the Territorial Defence Forces.
How to Find This Dwarf
Walk north-west from the middle of the Market Square towards ul. Świętej Elżbiety; WOTuś is roughly 205 metres from the centre, at no. 1/2. He stands near a lamppost base with cobblestones around him, and Weteran is only about 5 metres away. If you start from Śpioch and Pożarki, walk about 40 metres north-west.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WOTuś dwarf in Wrocław?
WOTuś stands at ul. Świętej Elżbiety 1/2 in the Old Town, about 205 metres north-west of the middle of the Market Square. Weteran is about 5 metres away.
What does WOTuś stand for?
His name is a diminutive of WOT, the Polish Territorial Defence Forces, a volunteer branch of the Polish Armed Forces.
Who made WOTuś and when did he appear?
Wromap.pl credits Arkadia and gives 25 September 2022 as the date he appeared.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Stands at street level by a lamppost base, with cobblestones around him. The setts can be bumpy for pushchairs and wheelchairs, so take your time.
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