Stanisław Wolski
Rynek
Stanislaw Wolski is Wroclaw's memorial dwarf for the beloved actor and street theatre pioneer of the same name, seated on Plac Golebi in the Market Square area where his legendary street theatre performed in the 1980s.
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Story
Stanislaw Wolski — known to friends as 'Wolant' — is one of the most personal dwarfs in all of Wroclaw: a mustachioed bronze figure bearing the face of the beloved artist, playwright, and street performer of the same name, seated under a lantern near a fountain on the Rynek. His perch on Plac Golebi is not chosen by chance — it was here, in the 1980s, that Wolant ran his rebellious street theatre 'Three Wardrobes', transforming the square into a stage for wit and imagination. Now, frozen in bronze, he keeps his watch on Rynek forever.
History & Significance
Stanislaw Wolant Wolski (1941-2021) was a towering figure of Wroclaw's artistic underground. He co-founded the 'Theatrum 70' alternative ensemble, performed with the legendary Teatr Kalambur from 1974 to 1982, and in the 1980s created the street theatre 'Trzy Szafy - Aloth' on Plac Golebi. He was also the instigator of Wroclaw's first 'street festivals' — most notably the Festival of Lwowska Street. The Stanislaw Wolski dwarf was unveiled in February 2024 on Plac Golebi, initiated by the Stowarzyszenie Europejskich Wiezi, the Fundacja Kalambur, and the City of Wroclaw.
Inspiration
The dwarf was conceived by Wolski's friends and colleagues as a tribute to his irreplaceable contribution to Wroclaw's cultural life. His daughter Karolina Gonera was present at the unveiling, along with dozens of artists, theatre directors, and musicians who loved him. The choice of Plac Golebi was deliberate: the square was his stage, the place where his imagination ran free and where his theatre of laughter and poetry lived. As director Jerzy Bielunas said at the ceremony, Wolski was someone who 'heals with laughter' — and his dwarf continues that mission.
Fun Facts
- The dwarf bears the face of the real Stanislaw Wolant Wolski, instantly recognisable by his famous moustache.
- Wolski's street theatre 'Trzy Szafy - Aloth' ('Three Wardrobes') performed on Plac Golebi in the 1980s, turning the square into an outdoor stage.
- At the unveiling ceremony, the moment the dwarf was revealed, the crowd filled the square with the sound of wooden birds — a prop inseparably associated with Wolski in life.
- He was associated with Wroclaw from 1958 and co-created the very first street festivals in the city, including the Festival of ul. Lwowska.
- Among those at the unveiling were former colleagues from Teatr Kalambur, one of Poland's most celebrated experimental theatre groups.
How to Find This Dwarf
The Stanislaw Wolski dwarf is on Plac Golebi, which is located within or just next to the main Market Square (Rynek). Look for a lantern and a small fountain in the Rynek area — the dwarf sits nearby. The Rynek tram stop is just at the edge of the square, served by lines 4, 10, 20, and 23.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Stanislaw Wolski dwarf in Wroclaw?
The Stanislaw Wolski dwarf sits on Plac Golebi, within the Market Square area in the Old Town, near a lantern and a fountain. This is the very square where Wolski's street theatre 'Three Wardrobes' performed in the 1980s.
Who was Stanislaw Wolski?
Stanislaw Wolant Wolski (1941-2021) was a celebrated Wroclaw actor, playwright, satirist, and street performer. He created the street theatre 'Trzy Szafy - Aloth' on Plac Golebi and was associated with the legendary Teatr Kalambur. He died on 25 February 2021.
When was the Stanislaw Wolski dwarf unveiled?
The dwarf was unveiled in February 2024, initiated by the Stowarzyszenie Europejskich Wiezi, Fundacja Kalambur, and the City of Wroclaw, with many of Wolski's friends and colleagues in attendance.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on Plac Golebi within the pedestrianised Market Square. The cobblestone surface is typical of the area but the approach is flat and wide, accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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