Golasek
Wyszyńskiego 39
Golasek arrived on 14 December 2018 at ul. Wyszynskiego 39, outside the Sewing Café Dresowka.pl, and his ever-changing wardrobe — stitched by café staff — makes him Wroclaw's most fashionably dressed krasnal.
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Story
Golasek is Wroclaw's most fashionably underdressed krasnal — or rather, he started out that way. His name means 'naked one' in Polish, and when he arrived at ul. Wyszynskiego 39 outside the Sewing Café (Szyciokawiarnia Nr 1 by Dresowka.pl), he was allegedly unclothed. The staff of the sewing café took matters into their own hands: they regularly stitch new outfits for Golasek, changing his wardrobe with the seasons. He is now Wroclaw's only krasnal with a rotating fashion collection.
History & Significance
Golasek was installed on 14 December 2018 at ul. Wyszynskiego 39, outside the Szyciokawiarnia Nr 1 — a unique Wroclaw venue combining a sewing workshop, haberdashery shop, and café run by Dresowka.pl. Sculpted by Tomasz Moczek, he stands in the Dach Budu building. The sewing café's staff began dressing him shortly after his arrival, and the tradition of seasonal costume changes has continued ever since.
Inspiration
A naked krasnal outside a sewing café is almost too perfect a concept to have been accidental. The Szyciokawiarnia is a place where people come to learn to sew, buy fabric, and drink coffee — and what better way to demonstrate that skill than by dressing the neighbourhood's most famous resident? Golasek has become a living (well, bronze) mannequin for the café's community of makers.
Fun Facts
- Golasek is named 'the naked one' but is rarely actually naked — the Sewing Café staff keep him dressed in seasonal outfits all year round.
- He was sculpted by Tomasz Moczek, installed on 14 December 2018.
- His outfits have included Halloween costumes, Christmas jumpers, and summer beach wear — a genuine fashion archive in bronze.
- The Szyciokawiarnia where he lives is a sewing café — a place combining a fabric shop, haberdashery, sewing machines for hire, and coffee.
- Golasek is one of the few Wroclaw krasnals whose appearance changes regularly, making him worth revisiting on different seasons.
How to Find This Dwarf
Ul. Wyszynskiego 39 is in the Srodmiescie district, a 15-minute walk northwest from the Main Market Square. Look for the Dach Budu building — a distinctive structure in the area. The Sewing Café is on the ground floor and Golasek stands near the entrance. From tram stop 'Rotunda' (lines 1, 2, 4) it is a short walk north.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Golasek dwarf in Wroclaw?
Golasek stands outside the Sewing Café (Szyciokawiarnia Nr 1 by Dresowka.pl) at ul. Wyszynskiego 39 in central Wroclaw.
Why is the dwarf called Golasek?
'Golasek' means 'the naked one' in Polish — the dwarf arrived unclothed, but the Sewing Café staff have been dressing him in seasonal outfits ever since.
Does Golasek's outfit change?
Yes! The staff of the Sewing Café change his outfit throughout the year, making him one of Wroclaw's most fashionably dynamic krasnals.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Positioned on a flat pavement outside the Sewing Café in the Dach Budu building. Smooth surface, fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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