Thousands of People Joined the Silent March in Krakow: Poland Mourns the Victims of the Shooting

According to [Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/09/polish-president-and-pm-join-krakow-silent-march-for-victims-of-market-shooting), the procession began at 8:00 PM in the area of the Main Market Square and Slawkowska Street. The march started at 8:00 PM with the signal of a trumpeter from the tower of St. Mary's Basilica. Participants walked through the historic center of Krakow to St. Mary's Basilica. The march concluded near the Town Hall Tower. Residents of the city, representatives of the authorities, clergy, and public organizations marched in the procession. Many carried candles, which they then left at places associated with the tragedy. The march took place in silence, without political slogans or speeches. Its main goal was to honor the memory of the deceased and show solidarity with the victims. A particularly emotional moment was the conclusion of the procession. In memory of the victims, the melody of *The Sound of Silence* was played, after which Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś offered a short prayer. ## A Tragedy that Shook Poland The reason for holding the Silent March was the shooting that occurred on November 7 at the Main Market Square in Krakow. According to published data, six people died as a result of the attack, and another 15 were injured. The tragedy caused a wide public resonance. A national mourning was declared in the country on November 8 and 9. The Silent March became one of the main events in memory of the deceased. The presence of state leaders underscored the scale of the tragedy that shook all of Poland. Thousands of people gathered in the historic center of Krakow to honor the memory of the victims without loud speeches and slogans — with moments of silence, candles, and shared grief.