Kraków: Quick Facts

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Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow square dies in a hospital • Nov. 9, 2026, 3:24 PM ET (AP)

Correction: Poland-Shooting story • Nov. 9, 2026, 5:20 AM ET (AP)

Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views, authorities say • Nov. 7, 2026, 8:13 PM ET (AP)

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Visitors walk and sit inside the ornate interior of St. Mary's Church in Krakow, Poland, featuring tall stained glass windows, painted vaulted ceilings, and gilded altarpieces.

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