Trójkuć Wywiadek
Bulwar Tadka Jasińskiego
Trojkuc Wywiadek stands near the Swiebodzka footbridge on Bulwar Tadka Jasinskiego, microphone in hand — Wroclaw's bronze tribute to Radio Trojka after the city became the first in the world to receive the station's Quality Mark.
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Story
Trojkuc Wywiadek is Wroclaw's most devoted radio reporter. Perched near the footbridge over the Odra, he stands with a giant microphone in his hand and headphones clamped firmly over his ears, always ready to broadcast the next big story from the banks of the river. Locals say he has not missed a single outdoor broadcast in years — and that he once scooped the main evening news by reporting a flock of swans two minutes before anyone else.
History & Significance
Trojkuc Wywiadek was unveiled on 17 April 2015 during an outdoor broadcast of the famous 'Lista Przebojow' (Hit List) programme by Polskie Radio Program 3 (Radio Trojka). Wroclaw was the first city in the world to receive the 'Trojkowy Znak Jakosci' (Radio Trojka Quality Mark), awarded by the station for the city's 'soul, character, beauty and intelligence'. The dwarf was Wroclaw's gift of thanks to the station. Radio Trojka listeners voted on the dwarf's name via competition, and 'Trojkuc Wywiadek' — a playful name reminiscent of the Polish word for mole cricket (turkuc podjadek) — won out. He stands at the promenade square beside the Swiebodzka footbridge on Bulwar Tadka Jasinskiego.
Inspiration
The name blends 'Trojka' (Radio Program 3) with 'wywiad' (interview/intelligence), making him 'the Trojka reporter'. The footbridge where he stands was simultaneously renamed the 'Radio Trojka Bridge', cementing the connection. The name also playfully echoes 'turkuc podjadek', one of Poland's most distinctive insects.
Fun Facts
- His name was chosen by Radio Trojka listeners through a public competition — one of the few Wroclaw dwarfs named by popular vote.
- The footbridge next to him was officially renamed 'Kladka Radiowej Trojki' (Radio Trojka Bridge) at the same ceremony.
- Wroclaw was the first city ever to receive the Trojkowy Znak Jakosci, previously awarded only to records and books.
- His name playfully echoes 'turkuc podjadek', one of the largest insects found in Poland.
- The unveiling was broadcast live during an outdoor edition of 'Zapraszamy do Trojki', with star presenter Marek Niedźwiecki reading the dedication.
How to Find This Dwarf
Head to Bulwar Tadka Jasinskiego along the Odra riverbank, near the Swiebodzka footbridge (Kladka Swiebodzka) and the pl. Orlat Lwowskich area. From the Old Town Market Square walk southwest along the riverside promenade for about 15 minutes, or take tram line 1, 4 or 10 to the 'Dworzec Swiebodzki' stop and walk a few minutes east to the riverbank.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Trojkuc Wywiadek dwarf in Wroclaw?
He stands near the Swiebodzka footbridge on Bulwar Tadka Jasinskiego on the Odra riverbank, close to pl. Orlat Lwowskich. The address is approximately pl. Orlat Lwowskich, 50-043 Wroclaw.
Why was the Trojkuc Wywiadek dwarf created?
Wroclaw gifted the dwarf to Radio Trojka (Polish Radio Program 3) after the station awarded the city the 'Trojkowy Znak Jakosci' in 2015 — a first for any city in the world.
How did Trojkuc Wywiadek get his name?
Listeners of Radio Trojka voted in a competition. The winning entry combined 'Trojka' with 'wywiad' (interview), while also echoing the Polish word for mole cricket — a memorably quirky choice.
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The dwarf stands on flat paving stones on the riverside promenade. The promenade is wide, smooth and fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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