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Pia the Peacekeeper

This 18-foot-tall public art installation is another of sculptor Thomas Dambo's trolls.

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Thomas Dambo, the prolific Danish artist behind more than 80 giant troll sculptures around the globe, is the mastermind behind the gentle giants. Like Dambo's other whimsical creations, Pia the Peacekeeper is built entirely of recycled materials. Standing a formidable 18 feet tall, Pia stands guard over Sakai Park.

Dambo's trolls are particularly noteworthy for the way in which they engage their natural surroundings. Curious travelers can seek them out hidden along the pathways of botanical gardens and other settings where they wait to delight unsuspecting passersby. In keeping with the mercurial nature of Nordic trolls from folklore, Dambo cautions, “Don’t upset Pia because you might lose a leg.”

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The troll is free to visit. The troll is located in Sakai Park. From Seattle, you can take the Bainbridge Island Ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, and the park is a short drive from the ferry terminal.

Because there is only limited parking available at the park, consider a one mile walk via one of several trails that are available to get you to Sakai Park.

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October 3, 2023

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