Grun-Waldek Giermek
plac Grunwaldzki 22
Grun-Waldek the Squire stands at Plac Grunwaldzki 22 near the Pasaż Grunwaldzki shopping centre, a grizzled two-hundred-year-old knight's companion who guards the square with dry humour.
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Story
Grun-Waldek the Squire is one of Wrocław's most dedicated little companions — a grizzled dwarf who has served his knight for over two hundred years and isn't about to stop now. 'He's a real tough guy,' whispered an anonymous dwarf to a journalist. 'He looked after the knight's father and has been through everything.' Sometimes it looks as though Giermek stays with his master out of habit more than loyalty — but ask him after a few beers and he'll declare: 'Someone has to look after this klutz!'
History & Significance
Grun-Waldek the Squire was installed on 18 April 2008 at Plac Grunwaldzki 22, near the entrance to Pasaż Grunwaldzki shopping centre in Wrocław. The name is a wordplay combining 'Grunwald' — evoking the famous 1410 Battle of Grunwald — and the suffix '-ek', giving the dwarf a quintessentially Polish nickname. His role as a 'giermek' (squire) fits perfectly with the knightly associations of the square's name.
Inspiration
The dwarf's location at Plac Grunwaldzki directly inspired his character. The square is named after the Battle of Grunwald, one of the most celebrated medieval battles in Polish history, which makes a squire the ideal guardian of the spot. The Pasaż Grunwaldzki shopping centre sponsored the figurine.
Fun Facts
- His name is a pun on 'Grunwald', referencing Poland's famous 1410 battle where a Polish-Lithuanian force defeated the Teutonic Knights.
- He was installed on 18 April 2008 — one of the earlier wave of sponsored dwarfs to appear in Wrocław.
- A squire's job was to serve a knight, carry his equipment, and train to become a knight himself — Giermek has been at it for 200 years and shows no signs of stopping.
- Plac Grunwaldzki is also home to several other dwarfs, making it a mini dwarf trail in its own right.
- According to local legend, after a few pints Giermek is the most honest dwarf in Wrocław — he admits exactly why he's still hanging around.
How to Find This Dwarf
Head to Plac Grunwaldzki and look for the entrance to Pasaż Grunwaldzki shopping centre at number 22. Giermek stands right outside near the doorway. Tram lines connecting the city centre with the university area stop right at the square — look for the stop 'Plac Grunwaldzki'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Grun-Waldek Giermek dwarf in Wrocław?
Giermek stands at Plac Grunwaldzki 22, near the entrance to the Pasaż Grunwaldzki shopping centre. He was installed there on 18 April 2008.
Why is he called a 'squire'?
The name 'giermek' means squire in Polish — a knight's attendant — which fits perfectly with the square's name evoking the Battle of Grunwald. According to local legend, this squire has loyally served the same knight for over two hundred years.
Is Plac Grunwaldzki a good place to find dwarfs?
Yes — Plac Grunwaldzki and the surrounding university area host several dwarfs, making it a good spot to start a dwarf-hunting walk in the western part of the city centre.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on flat pavement at the entrance to a shopping centre. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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