Gazeciarz
plac Tadeusza Kościuszki
Gazeciarz stands near Plac gen. Kosciuszki, close to the famous round newspaper kiosk, representing the long tradition of press culture in Wroclaw. He is a cheerful newsboy dwarf with a rolled paper under his arm.
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Story
Gazeciarz (the Newsboy) has set up shop near Plac gen. Tadeusza Kosciuszki, not far from a famous round kiosk ('Okraglak') that has sold newspapers and magazines for decades. This tiny town crier of the dwarf world has always believed that good information is worth its weight in bronze. He holds a rolled newspaper under his arm and looks like he is about to shout the latest headlines to anyone who will listen. Locals say if you see the Gazeciarz, stop and listen — he just might be the best-informed dwarf in the city.
History & Significance
The 'Okraglak' (round kiosk) at Plac Kosciuszki has long been a landmark of Wroclaw's press culture. Kiosks and newsboys were an integral part of city life throughout the 20th century, and placing a dwarf newsboy near this spot is a nod to that tradition. Plac Kosciuszki is a lively square on the southern edge of the Old Town, connecting ul. Swidnicka and the park areas further south.
Inspiration
The Gazeciarz dwarf represents the newspaper trade and the culture of the press kiosk — a familiar fixture of Polish city life. As print media has evolved, this little figurine serves as a cheerful monument to the act of reading the news. His placement near the round kiosk and Plac Kosciuszki links him directly to the local street-press tradition.
Fun Facts
- The round kiosk ('Okraglak') near Gazeciarz is one of the few surviving classic press kiosks of its type in Wroclaw, making the dwarf's location historically resonant.
- In pre-internet times, newsboys shouting headlines were a daily fixture of Polish city streets, and Gazeciarz immortalises that tradition in bronze.
- Plac Kosciuszki is named after Tadeusz Kosciuszko, the Polish-American general who fought in both the American Revolution and the Kosciuszko Uprising of 1794.
- The square sits between ul. Swidnicka and the green park area further south — a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
- Gazeciarz is just 130 metres from Hazardus (one of the casino dwarfs), making this a fun micro-trail of themed dwarfs.
How to Find This Dwarf
From ul. Swidnicka, walk south past the old Opera House towards Plac Kosciuszki. The round newspaper kiosk ('Okraglak') is a visible landmark on the square. Gazeciarz is located near the kiosk, on or around Plac gen. Tadeusza Kosciuszki. Tram stops on ul. Swidnicka (Swidnicka/Opera stop) are the easiest starting point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Gazeciarz dwarf in Wroclaw?
Gazeciarz is near Plac gen. Tadeusza Kosciuszki, close to the famous round newspaper kiosk ('Okraglak'). The square is on the southern edge of the Old Town, accessible from ul. Swidnicka.
What does Gazeciarz represent?
He represents the tradition of newsboys and press kiosks that were a central feature of Polish city life throughout the 20th century. His rolled newspaper under his arm is the classic newsboy prop.
Is Gazeciarz close to other dwarfs?
Yes — Hazardus (one of the casino Kasyniarze dwarfs) is about 130 metres away on ul. Marsz. Pilsudskiego, and several more dwarfs are within easy walking distance around Plac Kosciuszki.
Accessibility
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Located on a paved public square near a news kiosk. The area is flat and fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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