Giaga
Giaga is a smiling bronze dwarf at Edwarda Dembowskiego 18 in Biskupin-Sępolno-Dąbie-Bartoszowice. wromap.pl lists him as made by Tomasz Moczek in September 2022.
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Giaga
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Story
Giaga is a cheerful little bronze character who lives at Edwarda Dembowskiego 18, in the Biskupin-Sępolno-Dąbie-Bartoszowice area of Wrocław. In the photo his face is round and smiling, with a slightly tilted head and a soft cap, as if he has just heard a joke. Young visitors can try to copy his grin. He is a quiet dwarf, so take a moment to look for him.
History & Significance
According to wromap.pl, Giaga appeared on 10 September 2022 and was made by the sculptor Tomasz Moczek. We did not find a second source for the date or the sculptor, and nothing we found says who commissioned him or why he has this name. The statue belongs to the newer generation of Wrocław dwarfs; the city has been adding bronze dwarfs to its streets since 2001.
Inspiration
We could not find any source explaining the meaning of the name Giaga or the story behind this dwarf, so we do not guess. What we can see in the photo is a friendly, rounded face and a relaxed pose that make him easy to like at first sight.
Fun Facts
- wromap.pl gives his appearance date as 10 September 2022.
- In the photo he has a broad smile and a head tilted to one side.
- His address is Edwarda Dembowskiego 18.
- The nearest dwarf in our list is Kusy, 351 m to the northeast.
- He stands about 4.3 km in a straight line from the Market Square.
How to Find This Dwarf
Giaga is about 4.3 km from the Market Square, so plan a tram or bus ride towards Biskupin and the Dembowskiego street. Look at number 18. Kusy, the nearest dwarf in our list, is 351 m to the northeast, and Świetlik is 494 m to the southwest, so you can combine them on one walk.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Giaga dwarf in Wrocław?
Giaga is at Edwarda Dembowskiego 18 in the Biskupin-Sępolno-Dąbie-Bartoszowice area, about 4.3 km in a straight line from the Market Square.
Who made the Giaga dwarf?
wromap.pl lists the sculptor Tomasz Moczek and 10 September 2022 as the appearance date. We did not find a second source to confirm them.
What does Giaga look like?
In the photo he has a round, smiling face and a soft cap, with his head tilted slightly to one side.
Accessibility
Ground LevelOutdoor
We know the street address but could not confirm from one close-up photo exactly how he is placed or what surface surrounds him, so check the approach when you arrive. We have no evidence of steps or a raised platform.
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