Murarz
św. Antoniego 23
Murarz the Bricklayer stands at ul. sw. Antoniego 23, armed with his tools and ready for work — a tribute to the tradespeople who built and rebuilt Wroclaw over the centuries.
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Story
Murarz — the Bricklayer — is Wroclaw's hardest-working little craftsman, stationed at ul. sw. Antoniego 23. He carries his tools with quiet pride, the kind of dwarf who was probably building dwarf cities long before humans arrived in Silesia. They say he arrived in Wroclaw to help rebuild the city after the war, but got so attached to the neighbourhood that he simply stayed on, bricklaying for fun and for free.
History & Significance
Murarz stands on ul. sw. Antoniego 23, in a street that runs through a historic quarter near the Old Town. The street was named after St Anthony of Padua, patron of the poor, and the neighbourhood retains a gritty, old-world character that suits a craftsman dwarf perfectly. He represents the many tradespeople who shaped Wroclaw's streetscape over the centuries.
Inspiration
The Murarz dwarf celebrates the craft of bricklaying — a nod to Wroclaw's long history of rebuilding. The city was dramatically reconstructed after World War II, and bricklayers were essential to restoring its streets and facades. This small figure pays homage to all the anonymous craftsmen whose hands built the city visitors admire today.
Fun Facts
- Murarz's address, ul. sw. Antoniego, is named after St Anthony of Padua — patron saint of the poor and of lost things.
- Wroclaw was heavily damaged in World War II, and real-life bricklayers spent decades rebuilding its historic streets — Murarz is their tiny bronze monument.
- Like most Wroclaw dwarfs, he is cast in bronze and is roughly 30 cm tall.
- The street he lives on connects the Old Town with the Nadodrze district, one of Wroclaw's most vibrant creative neighbourhoods.
- Rubbing his trowel is said to bring luck to anyone starting a new building project — though that's a very recent local tradition.
How to Find This Dwarf
Find ul. sw. Antoniego west of the Old Town near the junction with ul. Ruska. From the Market Square, head west along ul. Swidnicka, then turn right onto ul. sw. Antoniego; number 23 is a short walk north. Murarz is at pavement level on the building facade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Murarz dwarf in Wroclaw?
Murarz stands at ul. sw. Antoniego 23, in the Old Town area west of the Market Square.
What does Murarz represent?
Murarz means 'bricklayer' in Polish. He pays tribute to the craftsmen who rebuilt Wroclaw after World War II and to the tradespeople who shaped the city's streets for centuries.
Is Murarz easy to find?
Yes — he stands at pavement level on ul. sw. Antoniego 23, which is a short walk west from the Market Square. The street runs between the Old Town and the Nadodrze district.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Located on the pavement of ul. sw. Antoniego 23. The surface is flat and accessible; no steps required to reach the statue.
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