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Skały Panieńskie – the Rocks of Our Lady
There is a nature reserve called Skały Panieńskie, the Rocks of Our Lady, lying in the Lasek Wolski Forest, west of Błonia Common Green. According to legend, it was there that the Premonstratensian sisters escaped from the Tartars... »
The legend of the poor musician and Divine Mercy
There is a legend connected to the painting of Christ on the cross (1605) by Kasper Kurcz hanging in the Romanesque Church of the Holy Saviour in Kraków’s Zwierzyniec... »
The legend of Mr Twardowski
The most famous magician in Kraków, Mr Twardowski – so mysterious that the dispute as to whether he was a historical or fictitious person continues to this day – worked on the invention of the philosopher’s stone, which would allow the transmutation of any metal into gold, the rejuvenation of people, and the curing of all illnesses... »
St Kinga’s ring
The legend speaks of Bolesław Prince of Poland going to Hungary to ask for the hand of the royal daughter, Kinga... »
The legend of Nawojka
Nawojka is said to have preferred learning to marrying. Yet, as she was a daughter of the Headman of Dobrzyń, it was the latter that custom had in store for her... »
The legend of the yellow shoe
In 1867, during conservation work in St Mary’s Church, a dust covered yellow shoe was found behind the altar of Wit Stwosz. Legend makes it the property of a village boy who would sculpt any piece of wood he managed to lay his hands on... »
The legend of the Krzysztofory treasure
There is a true labyrinth of cellars and corridors under the Krzysztofory Palace, where Szczepańska Street meets the Main Square. Some say that it stretches under the entire square, reaching even the vaults of St Mary’s Church... »
The Chakra
Though the legend may be controversial since the management of the Wawel Collection dissociate themselves from it, it simply states that hidden in Wawel is a Chakra: a mysterious stone which is a source of supernatural energy... »
Kraków penny pinchers
The residents of Kraków are frequently referred to as “centusie”, which is the Polish for “penny pinchers”. The legend about Kraków’s excessive frugality, if not downright meanness, developed for centuries... »
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5th Film Music Festival
The world premiere of a simultaneous screening of the cinematic hit Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, a festive gala to celebrate Wojciech Kilar’s 80th birthday, and during the finale, a special treat for fans of SF and the cult saga Alien. The 5th Film Music Festival is sure to satisfy both music and cinema lovers.... »
