Italudek
Więzienna 21
Italudek (Lo Gnomo Italiano) stands at ul. Wienienna 21 at Pizzeria Capri, a cheerful Italian dwarf complete with pizza and wine — one of the most internationally-flavoured dwarfs in Wroclaw.
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Story
Italudek — also known as Lo Gnomo Italiano — is the most Mediterranean dwarf in Wroclaw. Clutching a pizza and a glass of Italian wine, he has made himself very much at home in the Italian passage at ul. Wienienna 21, the home of Pizzeria Trattoria Capri. He arrived from the warm south and never left.
History & Significance
Italudek was created to represent Pizzeria Trattoria Capri at ul. Wienienna 21, one of Wroclaw's Italian restaurants in the charming old street near the Market Square. His Italian name — Lo Gnomo Italiano — was actually chosen by the public through a naming competition, and visitwroclaw.eu reported the winning name with great fanfare: 'Now we know the name of the Italian dwarf — he is called Italudek!'
Inspiration
Ul. Wienienna is one of the most atmospheric medieval streets in Wroclaw, running parallel to the Market Square. The Italian community and Italian cuisine have long been popular in the city, and Italudek brings a splash of la dolce vita to the stone archways and Gothic facades. His sculptor was Luca Montagli — an Italian artist, making the connection even more authentic.
Fun Facts
- Italudek's full name, Lo Gnomo Italiano, is Italian for 'the Italian gnome' — making him Wroclaw's most bilingual dwarf.
- He was sculpted by Luca Montagli, an Italian artist, giving his creation authentic Italian credentials.
- His name was chosen through a public naming competition — so the citizens of Wroclaw named their Italian dwarf.
- Ul. Wienienna is one of the oldest streets in Wroclaw's Old Town, with medieval origins and beautiful Gothic-era architecture.
- Italudek holds both a pizza and wine — making him arguably the most convivial dwarf in the whole city.
How to Find This Dwarf
Ul. Wienienna is a short, atmospheric alley running parallel to and just north-west of the Market Square. From Rynek, walk north-west along ul. Swidnicka or ul. Kuznnicza and you will quickly reach ul. Wienienna. Italudek is at number 21 in the Italian passage — look for the restaurant entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Italudek dwarf in Wroclaw?
Italudek (Lo Gnomo Italiano) is at ul. Wienienna 21, in the passage of Pizzeria Trattoria Capri, near the Old Town Market Square.
Who sculpted Italudek?
He was sculpted by Luca Montagli, an Italian artist — giving Wroclaw's Italian dwarf genuinely Italian origins.
How was the name Italudek chosen?
The name was selected through a public competition, with the winning entry 'Italudek' announced by visitwroclaw.eu.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround Level
Located inside the restaurant passage at ul. Wienienna 21. Accessible at ground level through the passage entrance.
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