Sunday, October 2, 2011

Saint Mary's Basilica

Cloth Hall Lantern & Saint Mary's Basilica, Main Market Square,
Old Town, Krakow, Poland  © Doug Hickok


Saint Mary's Basilica is seen here through an archway of Cloth Hall, in the Main Market Square of Krakow's Old Town. The Gothic brick church was rebuilt in the 14th century after a city fire, and is featured in Eric P. Kelly's young adult novel, The Trumpeter of Krakow. This book tells the story of the town trumpeter who sounded an alarm in the tower of Saint Mary's during an attack by the Mongols in 1241. He was shot in the throat before he could complete his song. Today the trumpeter's mournful alarm is heard from the church on the hour, and breaks-off midway to commemorate his famous deed.

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16 comments:

  1. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerOctober 2, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Wow, a lovely piece of history, and a lovely photo to capture it! Nice work Doug!

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  2. DianneOctober 2, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    We both have posted views through arches today - yours is gorgeous with that wonderful old Basilica with golden tones and steeped in history - the lantern sets it off perfectly!

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  3. fabrizioOctober 2, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    creative frame and clever pov, really nice

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  4. AkaruiphotoOctober 2, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Very nice framing and basilica. Beautiful colors.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Nice old architecture.Well kept.
    I would like to walk around this town.

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  6. KathyOctober 2, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    It's hard for me to even imagine a building this old. Beautiful photo, Doug.

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  7. Traveling HawkOctober 2, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Legend and history mingle in Europe in many parts. This one is a good example. I like the photo very much, Doug!

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  8. brattcatOctober 2, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    it's high time i read that book, i think.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaOctober 2, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful building and so well framed!
    Léia

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  10. Andrew Graeme GouldOctober 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    The clever framing of those interesting forms makes this a memorable image, Doug.

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  11. ChristopherOctober 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great framing and light Doug. Thanks so much for telling a bit of the tale here too. Love this aspect of your posts.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Love the use of natural framing and the drama of the high contrast...

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  13. franzOctober 3, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    beautifully framed, lush colors! i very much like your way of seeing and looking at things, doug!

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  14. Joop ZandOctober 3, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Wow..... thats nice, good composition Doug.

    Greetings, Joop

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  15. OlaOctober 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I know this place:)

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  16. rianOctober 31, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    your framing really works well for this scene.. nicely captured..

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