Krakow
Old Town - Stare Miasto
ul Poselska in Krakow's Old Town
October 8, 2004
On the way home Dan and I stopped at Fraciszkanski Church to look around and take
some pictures. I always feel bad taking pictures in churches; I feel like I’m being
sacrilegious, but then again it shows the respect and devotion of the people who
built it. If one takes that much time to create such a shrine it is a truly impressive
commitment and show of faith… perhaps this is why we don’t have such impressive
churches in the States, for most people the faith is in little more than name. In
this church there was a number of tour groups; I find it nice that churches like
this one allow visitors in without admission.
In class yesterday I found that unemployment pays better than minimum wage and this
would explain how the group of homeless people in the park survives on a liquid
diet. Everyday on the way to or from Rynek there’s a group of about 5 or 6 guys
that sit and do nothing. I’ve noticed that it’s the same guys and one always asks
for money as the others only sit and talk to each other. It rotates as to who is
going to ask for money, but the one actually speaks English and asked for my “little
coins” the other day. If you’re homeless and speak a second language it typically
points to a poor economy or laziness.
Brama Florianska in Krakow's Old Town
St. Peter's and Paul's Church in Krakow's Old Town
Stained Glass Window by Wyspanski in Francziskanski Church in Krakow's Old Town
Street in Krakow's Old Town
Planty in Krakow's Old Town in fall...
... and in winter
Swiata Anna Church in Krakow's Old Town