Książę Witold
Księcia Witolda 13
Ksiaze Witold is Wroclaw's first 'travelling' dwarf — created in 2016 by a Belgian developer, he toured four cities before settling permanently at ul. Ksiecia Witolda 11 beside the Odra river.
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Story
Ksiaze Witold — Prince Witold — is Wroclaw's most well-travelled dwarf. Born in November 2016, he spent his first years as a roving ambassador, visiting Warsaw, Gdansk, Luxembourg and Brussels before finally settling at ul. Ksiecia Witolda 11 on the Bulwary Ksiazece estate in September 2020. He is believed to be the first Wroclaw dwarf to have formally travelled abroad as a representative of his city, returning with the dignified bearing of a prince who has seen the world and still chosen to come home.
History & Significance
Ksiaze Witold was created in November 2016 for BPI Real Estate Poland, the Belgian developer behind the Bulwary Ksiazece residential complex at ul. Ksiecia Witolda 11 — an island site between two arms of the Odra, near the Pomorski Bridge. His name was chosen through a public competition on Facebook, with nearly 300 entries. He was sculpted by the Wytwórnia Rzezby studio (Marta Mirynowska and Piotr Makala). From June to August 2017 he toured Poland and Europe under the hashtag '#krasnalwpodrozy' before settling permanently at his address in 2020.
Inspiration
BPI Real Estate Poland — a Belgian company new to Wroclaw — wanted to honour the city's dwarf tradition while connecting it to their own European identity. The name Ksiaze Witold links the dwarf to the street and estate that share his name, creating a pleasing unity of place and character. His design reflects the 'urban shapers' philosophy of the developer: thoughtful, outward-looking, connected to history and context.
Fun Facts
- Ksiaze Witold is officially the first Wroclaw dwarf to have travelled abroad as a city representative, visiting Luxembourg and Brussels.
- His name was chosen by public vote — nearly 300 suggestions were submitted on Facebook, and the jury picked 'Ksiaze Witold' as the winner.
- He was sculpted by the Wytwórnia Rzezby studio, co-run by artists Marta Mirynowska and Piotr Makala.
- The Bulwary Ksiazece complex where he lives features a facade of colour-shifting panels that change hue with the light and movement of the nearby river.
- Before settling at his permanent home in 2020, Witold spent three years as a touring ambassador — an unusually nomadic start for a Wroclaw dwarf.
How to Find This Dwarf
Ul. Ksiecia Witolda runs along the northern bank of the northern arm of the Odra, east of the Pomorski Bridge. From the city centre, cross Most Pomorski Polnocny and follow the riverside promenade of the Bulwary Ksiazece estate. The dwarf stands at the entrance to number 11. Trams serving Kleszczowka and the university area pass nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Ksiaze Witold dwarf in Wroclaw?
Ksiaze Witold stands at ul. Ksiecia Witolda 11 at the Bulwary Ksiazece residential estate, on the banks of the Odra river near the Pomorski Bridge.
Why is Ksiaze Witold considered a special dwarf?
He is considered Wroclaw's first 'travelling' dwarf — created in 2016, he toured Warsaw, Gdansk, Luxembourg and Brussels before settling permanently at his address in 2020.
Who created Ksiaze Witold?
He was commissioned by BPI Real Estate Poland, a Belgian developer, sculpted by Wytwórnia Rzezby (Marta Mirynowska and Piotr Makala), and his name was chosen by public vote in February 2017.
Accessibility
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The dwarf stands on the paved promenade of the Bulwary Ksiazece estate, at ground level on a flat surface. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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