Vertiguś
Oławska 13
Vertiguś, the trombone-playing jazz dwarf outside the Vertigo club at ul. Oławska 14, was unveiled on International Jazz Day 2016 and is the swinging heart of Wroclaw's musical dwarf community.
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Story
Vertiguś is Wroclaw's coolest jazz musician, stationed outside the legendary Vertigo jazz club at ul. Oławska 14. He plays the trombone and was unveiled on 30 April 2016 — International Jazz Day — to celebrate the world's most colourful musical tradition. Every time a note drifts out of the club's door, Vertiguś is ready to join in, brass instrument gleaming in the street light.
History & Significance
Vertiguś was installed on 30 April 2016 to mark International Jazz Day, in front of the Vertigo jazz club at ul. Oławska 14. His name is a playful blend of 'Vertigo' (the club) and the typical Wroclaw dwarf suffix '-uś', with a nod to vertigo — the giddy feeling that great jazz can induce. The Vertigo club is one of Wroclaw's oldest and most respected jazz venues.
Inspiration
Wroclaw has a rich musical dwarf family: Śpiewak Operowy and Balerina outside the Opera House, the entire Philharmonic Orchestra of dwarfs at the National Forum of Music, Grajek at Oławska 11, and Meloman nearby. Vertiguś joins this musical family as the jazz representative — the blue-note voice among the city's bronze musicians.
Fun Facts
- Vertiguś was unveiled on 30 April 2016 — International Jazz Day — making his birth date one of the most musically meaningful in the dwarf calendar.
- He plays the trombone, which gives him the low, soulful voice of the jazz ensemble.
- His name blends the Vertigo club, a touch of dizziness, and the affectionate '-uś' suffix — suggesting that great jazz makes you spin.
- Ul. Oławska is a lively street connecting the Old Town to the southern part of the city, lined with bars and music venues.
- Grajek and Meloman — two other music-loving dwarfs — live just a few steps away at ul. Oławska 11.
How to Find This Dwarf
From Rynek (Market Square), walk south-east on ul. Swidnicka and then continue onto ul. Olawska. The Vertigo jazz club is at number 14 — a five-minute walk from the square. Vertiguś crouches on the pavement right outside the entrance. While you are there, check out Grajek and Meloman at number 11 just a few steps back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Vertiguś dwarf in Wroclaw?
Vertiguś stands outside the Vertigo jazz club at ul. Oławska 14, about five minutes on foot south-east of Rynek (Market Square).
What instrument does Vertiguś play?
He plays the trombone — giving him the soulful, low notes of the jazz ensemble.
When was Vertiguś unveiled?
He was unveiled on 30 April 2016, which is International Jazz Day — making his debut one of the most fittingly timed in all of Wroclaw's dwarf tradition.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Flat paved pavement along ul. Oławska, easily accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
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