Poland and Kraków celebrated National Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości), on 11th November, when Poles commemorated the 107th anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918, after 123 years of partition.
Events in Kraków included a parade from Wawel through Rynek, to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Plac Matejko, where official celebrations took place. The national anthem is played from Mariacki tower and sung (quietly 😉 ) by the public gathered on the square.
Our Photos from Independence Day
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Independence Day 2025 – Google Photos Album
Read more here;
www.krakowexpats.pl/culture/independence-day-2025/
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David fell in love with Kraków 25 years ago, making it his home in 2011.
In 2020 he was awarded the title of Kraków’s Ambassador of Multiculturalism, by the President of Kraków, and is also a member of the GlobalScot network, representing Scottish culture and business abroad.
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