Easter Fair in Kraków
Misteria Paschalia, Emaus Fair and śmigus-dyngus (Wet Monday)
Overview
St. Mary's Church
Sigismund Bell
Wawel Royal Castle
Easter Basket Blessing
Easter fair
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Rękawka Holiday
Easter is the most important holiday in the Christian tradition. In Poland, it is celebrated especially solemnly and is associated with a number of traditions and folk customs, such as a palm competition, decorating Easter eggs, blessing food on Easter Saturday, sharing an egg and Wet Monday. At Easter, the Main Square in Kraków is sparkling with colours and attracts with its aromas. It is also a time of contemplation and reflection, which can be indulged in during the extraordinary Misteria Paschalia Festival.
Experience you’ll gain:
- visit one of the most beautiful fairs in Poland
- listen to the Zygmunt Bell tolling, the most famous Polish bell, which tones only at moments important for Kraków and Poland, and during the most important church and national holidays and celebrations
- get to know the traditions of Easter Monday
- find out what a ‘święconka’ is
- take part in one of the oldest church fairs in Poland – Emaus
- listen to baroque and renaissance music during Easter concerts
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