The Krakow Pigeon, legend holds that the pigeons of Kraków are enchanted.
When the Kraków throne was assumed by Prince Henryk IV Probus in the 13th century, he had no money. A witch offered him assistance: she transmuted the Prince’s warriors into pigeons. They flew over St Mary’s Church and began to peck out little pebbles which, falling to the ground, were turning into gold coins. The Prince collected the gold and went to Rome to acquire the Pope’s support in obtaining the Crown. On his way, he indulged in feasting, merrymaking, and… lost all the money. He never reached Rome and he never returned to Kraków again either, while his retainers remain enchanted and still waiting for their Prince. And this is why Kraków’s pigeons are protected just as much as any other aspect of the historic market square they obscure – because they’re the noble knights of days gone by, and in this city, chivalry still prevails.
This pigeon sits atop the Hard Rock Cafe Krakow logo wearing a flower headpiece.
Base material: Silver appearance
Style: Painted
Back print: 4 lines
Back pattern: Hard Rock Logos and diagonal guitars
Distribution method: Retail
Release date: 2019
Original retail price: Unknown
