Statue of the dog Dżok, Memorial statue at Grunwaldzkie Roundabout, Kraków, Poland
The Statue of the dog Dżok shows a human hand resting gently on a lying dog, at the Grunwaldzkie Roundabout in Kraków. The bronze sculpture feels approachable through its size and subject, inviting passersby to pause and reflect.
Bronisław Chromy created the work in 2001 to commemorate a dog who waited here for a year after his owner died. The unveiling took place with a living shepherd dog, continuing the symbolic link between past and present.
The name Dżok comes from local speech and recalls an animal that became a symbol of loyalty in the 1990s. The dog waited here for months after his owner passed away, and residents brought him food and water until he became a living legend.
The memorial sits in an accessible spot near the river and poses no barriers for wheelchair users. Footpaths lead directly to the base, allowing close viewing of the work.
People often leave flowers or small toys in front of the memorial as a sign of affection for their own animals. Some owners bring their dogs here to visit the monument, as if it were a shared place of remembrance.
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