WrocLovek
Odrzańska 39-40
WrocLovek is Wroclaw's most famous city-pride dwarf, standing between the Jas i Malgosia tenement houses on ul. Odrzanska 39-40, holding a heart with the city coat of arms.
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Story
WrocLovek is Wroclaw's most sentimental dwarf — a compact ambassador of city pride who stands between the iconic Jas and Malgosia tenement houses on ul. Odrzanska, clutching a heart engraved with the city's coat of arms. According to dwarf legend, it was actually WrocLovek who first persuaded all the other dwarfs to reveal themselves to Wroclaw's residents. Without him, the whole merry bronze population might still be hiding underground.
History & Significance
WrocLovek lives on ul. Odrzanska 39-40, nestled between the famous Jas i Malgosia (Hansel and Gretel) Gothic tenement houses, just steps from the Market Square. He was sculpted by Beata Zwolanska-Holod and sponsored by the Towarzystwo Milosnikow Wroclawia (Society of Wroclaw Enthusiasts). His heart bears the Wroclaw coat of arms, and his name — blending 'Wroclaw' with 'love' and the typical '-ek' diminutive — marks him as the definitive symbol of affection for the city.
Inspiration
The Towarzystwo Milosnikow Wroclawia is one of the city's oldest civil society organisations, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Wroclaw's heritage. By commissioning a dwarf that literally holds the city's heart, the society created a perfect visual metaphor: Wroclaw's little ambassador of love, standing guard between two of the city's most beloved medieval buildings. WrocLovek has since become one of the most photographed dwarfs in the entire collection.
Fun Facts
- WrocLovek holds a bronze heart engraved with the Wroclaw coat of arms — making him the city's most romantic dwarf.
- He stands between the Gothic Jas i Malgosia houses, some of the oldest surviving tenements in Wroclaw, dating to the 15th century.
- According to dwarf mythology, WrocLovek was the one who convinced all other dwarfs to make themselves visible to Wroclaw's people.
- He was created by sculptor Beata Zwolanska-Holod and sponsored by the Towarzystwo Milosnikow Wroclawia.
- WrocLovek is consistently listed among the most photographed dwarfs in the city — tourists make a beeline for him from the Market Square.
How to Find This Dwarf
From the Market Square, walk through the passage between Rynek and ul. Odrzanska (look for the Jas i Malgosia signpost) — it takes less than 2 minutes. WrocLovek stands right between the two red-brick Gothic tenements at Odrzanska 39-40. Look for him at pavement level on the right as you face the houses from the street.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WrocLovek dwarf in Wroclaw?
WrocLovek stands between the Jas i Malgosia Gothic tenement houses at ul. Odrzanska 39-40, just a 2-minute walk from the Market Square.
What does WrocLovek hold in his hands?
He holds a bronze heart engraved with the Wroclaw coat of arms, symbolising love for the city.
Who made WrocLovek?
He was sculpted by Beata Zwolanska-Holod and commissioned by the Towarzystwo Milosnikow Wroclawia (Society of Wroclaw Enthusiasts).
Why is WrocLovek so famous?
His central location, romantic symbolism, and story as the dwarf who invited all others to reveal themselves to Wroclaw have made him one of the most photographed dwarfs in the city.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on ul. Odrzanska, which has a cobblestone surface. The area is flat but the uneven stones may require care with wheelchairs or pushchairs. Fully reachable on foot from the Market Square passage.
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