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Main Market Square

Kraków, Poland

Main Market Square, Kraków
Photo: Jorge Lascar, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Established in 1257, it is the largest medieval square in Europe, surrounded by historic townhouses, churches, and the Cloth Hall.

Rynek Główny in Krakow is the largest medieval square in Europe and the heart of the city's historic center. It was laid out in 1257 and has served commercial, social, and cultural functions for centuries. It is surrounded by historic townhouses, churches, and the Sukiennice, which is its central point. It is a place for events, festivals, and meetings, bustling with life at any time of day. In the Rynek, you can admire St. Mary's Basilica, the Town Hall Tower, and the Adam Mickiewicz Monument.

How long does it take to visit Main Market Square?

Plan about 1 h 30 min.

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