Lajkonik Procession Route
Every June, the Lajkonik — a man in a colorful Tatar-warrior costume riding a hobby horse — processes from the Norbertine Convent in Zwierzyniec to the Main Square, whacking spectators with a mace (it's good luck). This 700-year-old tradition commemorates Krakow's victory over the Tatars. The route itself passes through charming residential streets.
Every June, the Lajkonik — a man in a colorful Tatar-warrior costume riding a hobby horse — processes from the Norbertine Convent in Zwierzyniec to the Main Square, whacking spectators with a mace (it's good luck). This 700-year-old tradition commemorates Krakow's victory over the Tatars. The route itself passes through charming residential streets.
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