3 legends from Krakow, Poland, which are less known.

 Anyone who travels wants to know the importance of the monument he is looking at. Such a desire does not appear to disappear. Sometimes, during a trip, there is no time to visit and get to know everything. Travelling is not just about the number of places visited and photos were taken. It's about getting to know the taste of a place. Stop at a place, close your eyes and listen to the quiet whisper of the city you hit. Knowing the history of the street that I am just going. Or maybe this way, a long time ago, a king who lived in the 17th century, for example? Who knows. The worst, however, is when we cross the same place every day and we do not know what it is. Why is this here and what is the history of this place and the people who were here.

The legend about the cemetery on Szeroka street

At the edge of Szeroka Street, there is a fenced place where the former Jewish cemetery once stood. The legend says that Jews were buried there who forgot about God's commandments. A long time ago, a poor orphan Khan lived in Kazimierz, and Dawid, who was in love with her in the neighbouring house. When David turned 18, he persuaded his father to ask for Chana's hand on his behalf. Both families agreed to marry, and the wedding was scheduled for Friday, before the Sabbath. Importantly, the Sabbath is not allowed to arrange a wedding or a wedding, because this day is entirely devoted to God. Unfortunately, the young couple did not follow this order and enjoyed themselves the best. Rabbi Mojżesz Isserles called Remu, he came to them from the nearby synagogue three times to admonish them. However, you did not listen to the rabbi and played on. Then God revealed his anger and brought a thunderstorm that deprived Chan and David of life together with all the wedding guests. It was decided to build a Jewish cemetery here.

The legend about Zygmunt's Bell

One day, a long time ago, a boy named Staś lived in Krakow. His father was a renowned sculptor who had his workshop at the foot of Wawel. Once Stas and his friends decided to climb the Wawel Tower to watch Zygmunt's Bell. When they went up, they clung to the rope and rocked the bell. The clergymen came running immediately. They brought the boys down and asked who the idea was. Stas admitted his guilt without any fear.

Then the Bishop said to a little boy:

"You have to deserve for Zygmunt to call you, boy.

"I'm on this," Stas replied.

After many years, it turned out to be true, because Stanisław Wyspiański turned out to be a boy - an outstanding Polish artist. When he died in 1907, he was blessed by the beating of Zygmunt's Bell.

The legend of the pond of St. Stanislaus

In the courtyard of the Monastery on Skałka, there is a pond of St. Stanisława, also known as the Polish Diffuser. In the middle, there is a baroque figure of a bishop from the first half of the 18th century. The legend says that the body of Saint was thrown into the former pond. Stanisława and Eagles watched over him for three days. Then also the fame of water from this source began. It was supposed to have healing properties - in particular for the skin and eyes. Belief in its power lasted until today! Pilgrims from all over Poland come here to experience the grace of healing.