Pocztowiec
Pocztowiec is a postman dwarf who sits on a mailbox inside the post office at Rynek 28 on Wrocław's Market Square. Beata Zwolańska-Hołod made him in 2008.
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Pocztowiec
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Story
Pocztowiec is the dwarf postman who sorts the dwarf mail, and he has set up his post inside the post office at Rynek 28. He sits on a mailbox, and legend says he reads every postcard before it leaves, just to make sure the stamps are neat. Step inside and he may share some gossip from the dwarf world in a very official voice. Bring a postcard, write 'Greetings from Wrocław' to a friend and let Pocztowiec watch over its journey.
History & Significance
Pocztowiec was made by sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and appeared on 23 October 2008. He first sat on a mailbox in the passage by the entrance to the post office, Urząd Pocztowy Wrocław 32, and was later moved inside, where he still sits on a mailbox. The tradition he belongs to began with the Orange Alternative, the 1980s protest movement that painted dwarfs on walls, and since 2005 Wrocław has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs. Today there are well over 800 of them, but Pocztowiec is one of the few that live indoors.
Inspiration
Pocztowiec is a tribute to postal workers and to the old-fashioned joy of sending a letter. His name comes from 'poczta', the Polish word for the post, and means something like 'the postie'. He sits on a mailbox, the classic symbol of the post, in a post office that stands right on the Market Square. In an age of emails and messages, he reminds us that a handwritten card is still a small treasure.
Fun Facts
- He sits on a mailbox, the classic symbol of the post.
- Originally he stood on a mailbox in the passage by the entrance and was later moved indoors.
- The post office where he lives is Urząd Pocztowy Wrocław 32.
- Syzyfki, a pair of dwarfs, stand about 17 metres to the south-east.
- Słupnik, another dwarf, is about 33 metres to the south.
How to Find This Dwarf
The post office is at Rynek 28, about 130 metres south-east of the Old Town Hall. Go inside during opening hours and look for the mailbox with the dwarf on top. Syzyfki stand about 17 metres to the south-east, outside. Your mission: if the post office is open, write a postcard to someone you love and post it with Pocztowiec watching over it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Pocztowiec dwarf in Wrocław?
Pocztowiec sits on a mailbox inside the post office at Rynek 28, about 130 metres south-east of the Old Town Hall.
Can I visit Pocztowiec when the post office is closed?
No, he lives inside the building, so you can only see him during the post office opening hours. Check the hours before you go.
Who made the Pocztowiec dwarf?
He was made by sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and appeared on 23 October 2008.
Accessibility
He is inside the post office, so you can only visit him during opening hours. The entrance and interior have not been checked on site, so confirm access if you use a wheelchair or pushchair.
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