Klaipėda Chimney Sweep: Rooftop Sculpture and Lucky Button

The Rooftop Chimney Sweep in Klaipėda: a bronze Old Town craftsman above Kurpių Street

The Chimney Sweep is a bronze figure created by sculptor Klaudijus Pūdymas in 2007 and placed on the roof at 8 Kurpių Street. The inaccessible craftsman is paired with a reachable bronze Chimney Sweep Button bearing Klaipėda's coat of arms. Local lore says rubbing it while making a wish brings luck, but that is urban folklore rather than a promise.

Klaudijus Pūdymas's bronze Chimney Sweep with a top hat, brush and plumb bob on a Kurpių Street rooftop

Place: Klaipėda City Municipality
Region: Klaipėda
Type: bronze rooftop sculpture with an interactive wall accent
Address: 8 Kurpių Street, on the building's roof, Klaipėda
Coordinates: 55.70993, 21.13508
Visit duration: 10-20 minutes; longer as part of an Old Town sculpture walk
Best time: in daylight, when the figure forms a clear silhouette on the roof

Names and variants

Chimney Sweep, Kaminkrėtys, Chimney Sweep sculpture

A bronze craftsman above the Old Town

Sculptor Klaudijus Pūdymas created the Chimney Sweep in bronze in 2007. Krašto gidas gives its height as 2.3 metres. The figure sits high on a roof, wearing a top hat and a wind-blown scarf, with a chimney brush across his shoulder and a plumb bob hanging below.

Pūdymas chose a tall building so that the silhouette could be seen from a distance. The Danė, the sailing ship Meridianas and a square formerly used for craft fairs are close by, making the sweep part of the cityscape rather than an isolated artwork.

Kurpių, Kepėjų or Kalvių Street?

For an actual visit, use 8 Kurpių Street. That address is given by Krašto gidas, the municipality's register within its decorative-lighting plan and municipal event information. The Google point at 55.7099341, 21.1350807 is only a few metres from the library guide's coordinates.

Confusion arises because the narrative on the same Krašto gidas page mentions Kepėjų Street, while one older educational document uses 8 Kalvių Street. These are not three separate sculptures. Official municipal location documents consistently identify the building as 8 Kurpių Street, so that is the primary address used here.

The Chimney Sweep Button and a carefully framed legend

Because the rooftop figure cannot be touched, a separate decorative accent called the Chimney Sweep Button was fixed to the building's wall. The large bronze button bears Klaipėda's coat of arms. Look for both parts of the work: the figure above and the button at street level.

Local lore says that meeting a chimney sweep, touching his button and making a wish brings good luck. Klaipėda has translated that tradition into public art: passers-by rub the button and some leave small buttons nearby. It is playful urban folklore, not a verifiable promise that wishes will come true.

How to see the sculpture

At 8 Kurpių Street, first step back into the more open space and look towards the roofline. The figure is easy to miss when walking close to the facade. A telephoto lens or phone zoom helps reveal the top hat, scarf, brush and plumb bob.

The work is outdoors, with no ticket or opening hours. Daylight and dry weather offer the clearest view. Do not climb on the building or try to reach the roof. Touch the wall button gently and avoid blocking the passage.

Exact Google listing and walking-route context

The exact Kaminkretys ant stogo listing has place ID ChIJtX45e_rb5EYR2cj-J-0hK2U and marks 55.7099341, 21.1350807. On 24 July 2026 it showed 4.8 out of 5 from 53 reviews. The score can change, and visitor affection is not a substitute for documenting the artwork.

Meridianas, Tiltų Street, the Old Town Post and Theatre Square are only minutes away on foot. The stop itself is brief, but works best as part of a sculpture walk comparing the scale, setting and architectural relationship of Klaipėda's public artworks.

The Rooftop Chimney Sweep in Klaipėda: frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Klaipėda's Chimney Sweep?

The sculpture sits on the roof at 8 Kurpių Street, at 55.7099341, 21.1350807. At street level, look for the bronze Chimney Sweep Button on the wall.

Why do some sources say Kepėjų or Kalvių Street?

Different older descriptions mention Kepėjų or Kalvių, but Krašto gidas and Klaipėda municipal documents identify the location as 8 Kurpių Street. They refer to the same artwork.

Who created the Chimney Sweep?

The sculptor is Klaudijus Pūdymas.

When was it made, and from what material?

The bronze sculpture was created and unveiled in 2007. The Krašto gidas object record gives its height as 2.3 metres.

What is the Chimney Sweep Button?

It is a separate bronze wall accent at 8 Kurpių Street, bearing Klaipėda's coat of arms and offering a symbolic touchpoint for the unreachable rooftop figure.

Does rubbing the button really grant wishes?

That cannot be verified. The story of good luck and fulfilled wishes is urban folklore that gives the work a playful, interactive layer.

Can the sculpture be visited for free?

Yes. The rooftop figure and wall button are visible from public Old Town space without a ticket or set opening hours.

Where is the best place to see the rooftop Chimney Sweep?

Near 8 Kurpių Street, step back into a more open part of the street and look towards the roof edge. Daylight gives the clearest silhouette and a phone zoom helps with details; also look for the reachable Chimney Sweep Button beside the building.