Rogalik
Kuźnicza 65/66
Rogalik, the croissant-loving dwarf at ul. Kuznicza 65/66, guards the entrance to the Pan Croissant bakery and is the undisputed pastry champion of Wroclaw's dwarf community.
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Story
Rogalik is Wroclaw's ultimate croissant devotee. This little dwarf simply cannot pass a bakery without stopping for a fresh, buttery rogal, which is why he chose to set up home right outside the Pan Croissant bakery-restaurant on ul. Kuznicza 65/66. He was sculpted by Beata Zwolanska-Hold, who captured perfectly the blissful expression of a gnome who has just taken the first warm bite of a perfect pastry.
History & Significance
Rogalik appeared at the Pan Croissant bakery-restaurant on ul. Kuznicza 65/66, one of the lively streets running north from the Old Town Market Square. His creator, sculptor Beata Zwolanska-Hold, is one of the key artists in Wroclaw's dwarf tradition, responsible for many beloved figurines across the city.
Inspiration
The rogal (croissant) is one of Poland's most beloved pastries, and Wroclaw has a particular tradition of festive baking stretching back centuries. Pan Croissant was a bakery-restaurant that celebrated this tradition on the doorstep of the Old Town. Rogalik embodies the city's love of good food and brings a warm, delicious energy to the ul. Kuznicza streetscape.
Fun Facts
- His name simply means 'little croissant' in Polish - a perfectly descriptive name for a dwarf obsessed with pastry.
- He was sculpted by Beata Zwolanska-Hold, one of Wroclaw's most prolific dwarf sculptors.
- Ul. Kuznicza, where Rogalik lives, is one of the oldest trading streets in Wroclaw, lined with historic buildings and busy shops.
- Rogal (croissant) culture in Wroclaw is closely connected to the Saint Martin's Day rogal tradition, where special sweet pastries are baked on 11 November.
- Nearby on ul. Kuznicza you can find the historic Feniks department store, one of the oldest shopping centres in the city.
How to Find This Dwarf
From the Old Town Market Square (Rynek), take ul. Kuznicza heading north. The Pan Croissant address is at number 65/66, roughly halfway along the street. Rogalik is visible right at the entrance - you may also smell the bakery before you see him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Rogalik dwarf in Wroclaw?
Rogalik stands at the entrance to the Pan Croissant bakery-restaurant at ul. Kuznicza 65/66, a few minutes north of the Old Town Market Square.
What does Rogalik mean?
'Rogalik' means 'little croissant' in Polish - the dwarf is named after the buttery pastry he loves, which is also what the bakery he guards specialises in.
Who sculpted the Rogalik dwarf?
Rogalik was created by Beata Zwolanska-Hold, one of the most prolific artists in Wroclaw's dwarf sculpture tradition.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located at street level at the bakery entrance on ul. Kuznicza. Flat pavement, no barriers.
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