Gołębnik
Rynek Ratusz 2
Gołębnik ("Pigeon-keeper"), also called Gołębiarz Piórko, is a bronze dwarf by Marcin Łuczkowski, installed on 18 January 2008 at Rynek Ratusz 2 on the Market Square.
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Gołębnik
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Story
Gołębnik keeps watch over the Market Square from a windowsill, high above the crowds. Pigeons have always been part of the Rynek, and this dwarf treats them as his flock. Look up and you may catch him surveying the square like a lookout on duty.
History & Significance
Gołębnik (also known as Gołębiarz Piórko) was sculpted by Marcin Łuczkowski and appeared on 18 January 2008, so he belongs to the later generation of Wrocław dwarfs, not the first wave of 2005. He sits at Rynek Ratusz 2 on the Market Square, on the windowsill of the "Pod Papugami" restaurant. His name comes from gołąb (pigeon): a gołębnik is a dovecote, and a gołębiarz is someone who keeps pigeons.
Inspiration
The name is a play on gołąb (pigeon): a gołębnik is a dovecote, and a gołębiarz is a pigeon keeper. Pigeons are as much a part of the Market Square as its townhouses, and the dwarf gives that everyday scene a bronze character.
Fun Facts
- He appeared on 18 January 2008, so he is younger than the first five dwarfs of 2005.
- His name comes from gołąb (pigeon): a gołębnik is a dovecote, and he is also known as Gołębiarz Piórko.
- He was sculpted by Marcin Łuczkowski.
- He sits above street level, on a windowsill at Rynek Ratusz 2, so visitors need to look up to spot him.
- He stands in the busiest part of the Market Square, a few steps from several other dwarfs.
How to Find This Dwarf
Head for the Old Town Hall at the centre of the Market Square and look at the building line around Rynek Ratusz 2. Gołębnik sits up on a windowsill, so look above ground level. Several other dwarfs are a short walk away, which makes him an easy stop on a Rynek walk.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Gołębnik dwarf in Wrocław?
Gołębnik is at Rynek Ratusz 2 on the Market Square, on a windowsill of the "Pod Papugami" restaurant. Look above street level.
Why is he called Gołębnik?
The name comes from gołąb, the Polish word for pigeon. A gołębnik is a dovecote, and he is also known as Gołębiarz Piórko (the pigeon-keeper).
When was Gołębnik installed and who made him?
He was sculpted by Marcin Łuczkowski and appeared on 18 January 2008, so he is not one of the original 2005 dwarfs.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleOutdoor
The dwarf sits on a windowsill above ground level, so he is seen from below. The Market Square around him is cobbled but flat and open to wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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