The practice of buglers playing from the church tower dates back to at least the 14th century.
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Krak贸w to hold mayoral recall referendum in key midterm test for Tusk’s ruling party
Aleksander Miszalski, who hails from the prime minister’s party, has served less than two years of his five-year term.
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Court rejects attempt to overturn Krak贸w’s Clean Transport Zone
Since the start of this new, Krak贸w has placed restrictions on older, more polluting cars.
Hundreds protest evictions from church-owned properties to develop hotel in historic Krak贸w district
Residents and cult businesses in the city’s famous Kazimierz district would be affected.
Plans for new Muslim prayer centre in Polish city stir controversy
The group behind the plans say they will meet the needs of Krak贸w’s growing Muslim community.
Polish city launches pigeon contraception programme to curb growing numbers
The scheme will involve distributing feed treated with a contraceptive drug in specially prepared feeders.
Polish city steps in to ensure survival of iconic 1950s caf茅
Krak贸w has obtained the rights to the Rio coffee bar’s name and logo and is now auctioning off the lease.
Polish cities ranked as world’s 4th and 6th most congested in 2025 traffic index
In 艁贸d藕, an average commuter loses 135 hours to rush hour traffic a year, while in Lublin the figure is 117 hours.
Poland’s historic Wieliczka Salt Mine received record 1.9 million visitors in 2025
The mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has bounced back from the lull in tourism caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine.
Polish MP raises concern over construction of Robert De Niro-backed hotel in historic Krak贸w building
Photos from the site of the development indicated that parts of the old building had been removed.
Abandoned communist-era Krak贸w hotel added to register of historic monuments
The decision has been criticised by the owners of the building, who say it will hinder plans to redevelop the area.
Krak贸w unveils planned route of Poland’s second ever metro system
The system will consist of two lines stretching over 29 kilometres in total and passing through 29 stations.
Krak贸w again named Europe’s best city break destination
Krak贸w was rated more highly for food and drink than both Paris and Rome.
Poland closes Russian consulate in response to sabotage evidence
It is the second Russian consulate that Poland has closed due to Moscow’s campaign of sabotage.
