Googlak
plac Bema 2
Googlak stands at pl. Bema 2, a cheeky tech-dwarf celebrating Google's engineering presence in Wroclaw — one of the most digitally-minded little residents in the city.
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Story
Googlak is Wroclaw's very own tech-savvy dwarf, perched at pl. Bema 2 with a knowing grin that suggests he has already Googled everything you are about to ask. Legend has it that Googlak knows the answer to every question in the city — he just enjoys watching people look things up the old-fashioned way first.
History & Significance
Googlak (also known locally as 'Googler') appeared near pl. Bema as a tribute to the global tech giant's presence in Wroclaw. Google opened its Wroclaw engineering office, one of its largest development centres in Central Europe, and Googlak was placed to celebrate that connection between the city and the world of cutting-edge technology.
Inspiration
Google chose Wroclaw for a major engineering hub, drawn by the city's strong technical universities and talented software engineers. Googlak embodies that relationship — a little bronze figure that bridges the ancient streets of a medieval city with the very modern world of search algorithms and cloud computing.
Fun Facts
- Googlak is one of very few dwarfs in Wroclaw connected to a global tech giant rather than a local business or institution.
- His location near pl. Bema places him close to Wroclaw's vibrant tech district, a short walk from several IT company offices.
- Locals joke that if you ask Googlak a question, he already knows the answer — he just wants you to figure it out yourself.
- He is made of bronze, just like his dwarf cousins across the city, but his identity is entirely digital-age.
- Spotting Googlak is a favourite stop on tech-themed walking tours of Wroclaw.
How to Find This Dwarf
Head to pl. Bema in the Srodmiescie district, west of the Old Town. Googlak stands at number 2 on the square. From the Main Railway Station, take a tram west along ul. Swidnicka direction Legnicka and alight at pl. Bema — the dwarf is right by the building entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Googlak dwarf in Wroclaw?
Googlak stands at pl. Bema 2 in the Srodmiescie district, a short tram ride west of the Old Town.
Why is there a Google dwarf in Wroclaw?
Google operates one of its largest engineering centres in Central Europe in Wroclaw, and Googlak was created to celebrate that tech connection between the city and the global company.
Is Googlak easy to find?
Yes — he sits at street level at pl. Bema 2, easily spotted near the building entrance.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Flat pavement in front of the building on pl. Bema. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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