The Trumpeter of Krakow

The steeple of the church Santa Maria in Krakow is also known as the tower Hejnał, since from the top every hour a trumpeter plays the Hejnał mariacki. The trumpeter leads its melody to the four corners to mark the hours and stops with the same note, which was interrupted by a Tartar arrow back in the year 1240, when the trumpeter was exhorting the people of Tartar attack. The arrow pierced his neck and killed him. The first notes that touch sound toward the Wawel Castle in honor of the king, then, the trumpeter turns to the Town Hall Tower to honor the city councilors, then turned to the Door St.