St. Mary’s Basilica

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St. Mary’s Basilica

Posted on 28 January 2008 by Jasper

Part of the  in Krakow of course. A nice-to-know fact about this church: On every hour, a trumpet signal is played from the top of the taller of St. Mary's two towers. The plaintive tune breaks off in mid-stream, to commemorate the famous 13th century trumpeter, who was shot in the throat while sounding the alarm before the Mongol attack on the city.

 

Maarten on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 08:15

Nice toning. ‘Funny’ fact, I can imagine some tourists scratching their heads after the tune gets interrupted. :P

Niels on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 08:42

Cool to know something ‘behind’ the photo.

Philine on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 09:31

A wonderful detail of the very impressive and big church I remind of! I especially like the fine balustrade with the word M-A-R-I-A!

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