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Kraków Rynek at Night

Poland Traditions & Interest

Tim Firkowski

Monday, 22 August 2016

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Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)I have been to the rynek (town square) in Kraków many times, but had yet to see it at night, so Gosia decided that we would goand see the night activity in Kraków.

It had been a hot Saturday and the evening temperature was beautiful. Everyone was out and about this evening, probably partly due to not being able to do much during the warm daylight hours. The rynek was bustling with activity and there were people everywhere. Old town was lit up from all the store fronts and the accent lighting in rynek.

The view of Wawel Castle at night was fantastic and I even was able to get a photo of the dragon breathing fire at night.

Rynek at night is wonderful. I am able to see Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) all lit up along with St. Mary's Basilica and all the vendors.

You may not have the chance to see Rynek at night, but if you do, you must go, it is so vibrant and full of activity. The almost full moon made it extra special.

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Tim Firkowski

I have been doing genealogy research since 2002 & have worked full time as a Professional Genealogist since 2008. I specialize in Polish and American-Canadian Genealogy. As a member of APG, I was the 2010/2011 President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG). I have Certificates of Completion for studies in "Foundations of Forensic Genealogy" and "Advanced Forensic Genealogy Techniques". I have been a volunteer librarian at the local Family History Center, and a genealogy research consultant at “Ask the Expert” Ancestry Road Shows. I have traveled to Poland numerous times & researched in churches and archives. At conferences and special events, you may find me dressed up in my Sherlock Holmes outfit, or my Kujawy (the folk costume from the region in Poland where my ancestors came from).