Pierożnik
Pierożnik is a bronze dwarf at ul. Kuźnicza 11 in Wrocław's Old Town, listed as the city's first commercial dwarf (2007). His name means the pierogi man, and his nose is shiny.
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Pierożnik
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Story
Pierożnik sits low by a shop doorway at ul. Kuźnicza 11, a short walk north-east of the Market Square, wearing a pointed cap with a big floppy flap on one side. His bronze face has turned green-blue with age, but his nose shines like gold. The playful story goes that he is always hungry for something warm and filled, so do not be surprised if kids swear they can hear his tummy rumble around lunchtime. He is small, so look near the door rather than at eye level.
History & Significance
According to wromap.pl, Pierożnik appeared on 8 October 2007, and the sculptor was Marcin Łuczkowski. Polish Wikipedia's list of Wrocław dwarfs calls him the first commercial dwarf, meaning the first one paid for by a business rather than the city, and gives a restaurant called STP as his location. He is also known by the nicknames Estepek and Estepuś. His arrival came two years after the city's first five dwarfs of 2005, when the Orange Alternative tradition was growing into a citywide trail of bronze figures.
Inspiration
His name comes from pierogi, Poland's best-loved dumplings, so Pierożnik is simply the pierogi man. Pierogi are traditionally filled with potato and cheese, cabbage and mushrooms, meat or sweet fruit, and trying them is a classic part of any trip to Poland. As the first commercial dwarf, he is also the ancestor of the many business-sponsored dwarfs you can find today.
Fun Facts
- Polish Wikipedia lists him as the first commercial dwarf, paid for by a business rather than the city.
- His nose shines like gold, while the rest of him is covered in green patina.
- He goes by two nicknames, Estepek and Estepuś.
- Janinek stands only about 27 metres to the north, and Rogalik about 34 metres to the south-west.
- He appeared on 8 October 2007, two years after the first five dwarfs of 2005.
How to Find This Dwarf
Walk north-east from the middle of the Market Square towards ul. Kuźnicza; Pierożnik is roughly 175 metres from the centre, at no. 11 according to wromap.pl. Look low by a shop door, and use the neighbours Janinek (27 metres north) and Rogalik (34 metres south-west) as markers. If you are coming from the university side, walk back along Kuźnicza towards the Rynek.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Pierożnik dwarf in Wrocław?
Pierożnik is at ul. Kuźnicza 11 in the Old Town, about 175 metres north-east of the middle of the Market Square. Janinek and Rogalik stand within about 35 metres.
Who made Pierożnik and when did he appear?
Wromap.pl credits the sculptor Marcin Łuczkowski and gives 8 October 2007 as the date he appeared.
Why is Pierożnik called the first commercial dwarf?
Polish Wikipedia's list of Wrocław dwarfs describes him as the first dwarf sponsored by a business, with a restaurant called STP as his location.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Sits at pavement level by a shop doorway.
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