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Wianki of Krakow is a summer solstice holiday in Krakow, coinciding with the day of Ivan Kupala, which is so It is also celebrated everywhere in Poland. But it is in Krakow that this holiday takes place in the most colorful and large-scale way. More than 100 thousand people visit it annually.
The roots of the Vyanka holiday go back to ancient times, being a traditional Slavic pagan holiday. Today in Krakow it is celebrated not on June 22 (the day of the solstice), but on the first Saturday after this day (for the convenience of tourists and local residents, the city authorities decided to move it to a weekend).
As part of the holiday, not far from the royal Wawel Castle a traditional medieval fair is held annually, where you can buy handicrafts , pottery and souvenirs, cosmetics, as well as watch performances of medieval musical groups.
In parallel to this, a large stage is being installed on the central Market Square, on which both local and foreign musical groups and performers perform. In addition to the stage, there are many kiosks and street cafes with national food, where you can also try homemade beer and kvass.
