Farciarz
Farciarz is a bearded, wide-hatted dwarf holding a four-leaf clover, inside a souvenir shop at Odrzańska 39/40, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod in 2013.
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Farciarz
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Story
Farciarz ('the lucky one') lives among souvenirs. In the photo, he wears a floppy hat with a wide brim, has a bushy moustache and long beard, and cradles a big four-leaf clover, with shelves of plates and mugs glowing behind him. Out of all the dwarfs of the Old Town he is the one who guards a shop, and he seems very pleased about it. If you have any luck in your pocket, this is the place to share it.
History & Significance
Wromap.pl lists Farciarz at Odrzańska 39/40, marked as inside a building, by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod, appearing on 9 May 2013. Wikipedia agrees on the address and sculptor and describes the location as a souvenir shop in the Kamieniczka 'Małgosia' (one of the Jaś i Małgosia houses). Wromap.pl also lists a second dwarf named Farciarz, at Piłsudskiego 64 in the Kasyniarze group by Wojciech Nowak from 2009; it is a different statue. The tradition behind Wrocław's dwarfs began with the Orange Alternative, a playful protest movement of the 1980s whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them.
Inspiration
Farciarz is the dwarf of good luck, and the four-leaf clover in his arms is the classic Polish and European lucky charm. The sources I found do not name a sponsor; the shop setting suggests a link to the souvenir shop, but that is not confirmed.
Fun Facts
- His name means roughly 'lucky one' in Polish.
- He holds a four-leaf clover, a traditional symbol of luck.
- He stands inside a souvenir shop in Kamieniczka 'Małgosia'.
- Beata Zwolańska-Hołod made him; wromap.pl dates him to 9 May 2013.
- A different Farciarz stands at Piłsudskiego 64 as part of the Kasyniarze (Casino Dwarfs) group.
How to Find This Dwarf
Farciarz is inside the souvenir shop at Odrzańska 39/40, so go in during the shop's opening hours (not confirmed in the sources). Outside, WrocLovek is 20 m south, Śpioch is 30 m southwest and Pożarki is 31 m southwest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Farciarz dwarf in Wrocław?
Inside a souvenir shop at Odrzańska 39/40 in the Old Town, in the Kamieniczka 'Małgosia' house according to Wikipedia.
Why does Farciarz hold a clover?
He is the dwarf of luck, and a four-leaf clover is a traditional lucky charm.
Is there more than one Farciarz in Wrocław?
Yes. Wromap.pl also lists a Farciarz at Piłsudskiego 64 in the Kasyniarze group by Wojciech Nowak (2009); this page is about the one at Odrzańska 39/40.
Accessibility
Ground Level
Inside a shop, so you need to enter during opening hours; I could not confirm the step or door situation. Expect shop aisles that can be narrow for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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