Piwożłop i Pieseł Piwosz
Rynek 41
Piwożłop i Pieseł Piwosz is a beer-loving dwarf pair at Rynek 41, by the Golden Dog House, made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and unveiled on 24 February 2016.
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Piwożłop i Pieseł Piwosz
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Story
Piwożłop looks like a dwarf who knows exactly where the best beer in the Rynek is poured. In the photo he reaches out with one arm, his eyebrows raised, a long beard streaming over his chest and a pointed hood pulled over his head. His name sounds like 'beer guzzler', and his companion has a name to match: Pieseł Piwosz, 'little dog Beer Drinker'. Bend down by the doorway at Rynek 41 and see whether you can spot who he is greeting.
History & Significance
Wromap.pl and Wikipedia agree that the dwarf is by sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod at Rynek 41, Wikipedia adding that it stands at the Kamienica Pod Złotym Psem (Golden Dog House). Wromap.pl dates the dwarf to 24 February 2016. The sources do not name a sponsor. 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
The name, built from 'piwo' (beer) and a word for gulping, and the dog Piwosz point to a dwarf who enjoys beer. The sources do not say who commissioned the figure, so no brand is claimed. It is a pleasant coincidence that the building behind is named after a golden dog.
Fun Facts
- Piwożłop's name combines the Polish word for beer with a word for guzzling.
- His dog is called Piwosz, roughly 'beer drinker'.
- He was made by Beata Zwolańska-Hołod, who made over a hundred of Wrocław's dwarfs according to National Geographic Polska.
- Wromap.pl dates him to 24 February 2016.
- He stands at Rynek 41, the Golden Dog House; the dwarf's dog fits the building's name.
How to Find This Dwarf
Piwożłop is at Rynek 41, at the Golden Dog House, at pavement level in the corner by a doorway. Ciastuś i Amorinek is just 11 m northeast, Dzioopelka is 18 m south and Keszerek is 25 m north, so this is one of the densest dwarf spots on the Rynek.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Piwożłop dwarf in Wrocław?
At Rynek 41, at the Kamienica Pod Złotym Psem (Golden Dog House) on the Market Square.
Who made Piwożłop i Pieseł Piwosz?
Sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod, according to wromap.pl and Wikipedia. Wromap.pl dates it to 24 February 2016.
What does the name Piwożłop mean?
It is built from 'piwo' (beer) and a word for gulping, so roughly 'beer guzzler'. His dog's name, Piwosz, means roughly 'beer drinker'.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
Pavement level, no steps. The Rynek is cobbled, which can be bumpy for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The dwarf sits low by a doorway, so watch for foot traffic.
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