Wedelek

Wedelek is a small bronze dwarf figure positioned in front of the E. Wedel Chocolate Lounge, connecting to the city's chocolate-making heritage. The statue occupies a spot at Rynek 59 in the heart of the Old Town.

The statue was installed on December 30, 2017, joining hundreds of other dwarf sculptures that have appeared across the city since the early 2000s. This artistic movement grew as a response to the city's earlier periods of political control.

This dwarf is one of hundreds scattered across the city, rooted in memories of the Orange Alternative, an artistic movement that challenged political control through humor and creativity. Locals and visitors treat these figures as markers of the city's independent spirit.

Visitors can locate this figure using specialized dwarf maps available at tourist offices or by navigating directly to Rynek 59 with their devices. The statue is accessible around the clock in the open air.

The figure's name references Edmund Wedel, a prominent chocolate maker from the 19th century whose factory shaped the city's identity. This naming creates a playful link between local industrial history and the contemporary artistic practice.

Location: Stare Miasto

Location: Wrocław

Inception: December 30, 2017

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Address: Rynek 59, 50-155 Wrocław, Poland

Website: https://visitwroclaw.eu/miejsce/wedelek

GPS coordinates: 51.11101,17.03116

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:21