Kraków is observing a period of official mourning following the tragic events in the city centre on Saturday, 7th November. Flags across the city are being flown at half-mast or displayed with black mourning ribbons, municipal events have been cancelled, and residents are being invited to come together to pay their respects.
Mayor Łukasz Gibała has declared mourning across the Municipality of Kraków from Sunday, 8th November, until Wednesday, 11th November inclusive.
Flags lowered and municipal events cancelled
As a mark of respect, flags with black mourning ribbons or lowered to half-mast are being displayed on buildings belonging to, or used by, Kraków City Council, municipal institutions and city-owned companies.
The same gesture is being observed across the city's public transport network, with black mourning ribbons appearing on Kraków's trams and buses from Monday.
All events organised by Kraków City Council, municipal institutions and city-owned companies have been cancelled for the duration of the mourning period.
Mayor Gibała has also appealed to organisers of other entertainment events taking place across the city to consider limiting their activities while the official mourning period remains in effect.
Condolence book available at City Hall and online
Those wishing to express their sympathy can leave a message in a physical condolence book at Kraków City Hall.
The book is available from Monday, 9th November, until Wednesday, 11th November, between 9:00 and 18:00. It is located in the entrance hall of the City Hall at Plac Wszystkich Świętych.
A digital condolence book is also available through the official Kraków city website.
Mayor Łukasz Gibała was the first to leave a message in the online book:
"There are no words that could express my pain after the tragedy that has broken all our hearts. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. Their suffering is now the suffering of all Kraków."
Silent march in Kraków on Monday evening
Residents and visitors will have an opportunity to pay their respects during a silent march taking place on Monday, 9th November.
The gathering, organised at the invitation of Mayor Łukasz Gibała, will begin at 20:00 at the corner of Main Market Square and Sławkowska Street.
Announcing the march on social media, the Mayor encouraged people to come together and demonstrate their solidarity:
"In this difficult time, let us show our solidarity and demonstrate that Kraków will always be a city that is proud, but also welcoming and open."
A statement from Kraków Magazine
At Kraków Magazine, we stand in solidarity with the people of Kraków during this deeply painful time.
We express our deepest condolences to the victims, their families and loved ones, and everyone affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with all those who are grieving and with the wider community as the city comes together in remembrance.
Kraków is home to people from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We share in the sadness felt across the city and stand alongside everyone who considers Kraków home.