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Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)

Center of Old Town, Krakow, Poland (Stare Miasto)
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As featured in 3 days in Krakow
Ranked #2 of 94 attractions in Krakow
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century... more » Owner description: Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century Gothic Basilica of the Virgin Mary. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

On a sunny day, sat there with a beer in hand watching the world go by...perfect. Plenty to do, and see, lovely restaurants and all very cheap.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Just walking 3 minutes from the train station you will end up in the Main Market Square in Krakow, see the horses, churchmain playing every hour in four different weather directions "Hejnal", have something to eat or just enjoy in the nice weather something to drink or visit Sukiennice - handmade things. Really nice place to visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We have seen many squares in Europe and this was by far our favorite...it has a life of it's own!!! Few experiences in my life have matched sitting at a cozy table enjoying some traditional Polish food and drinking a tall Polish beer watching the activity on the square! Don't miss it!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Lovely square with shops and restaurants and its nice to sit and people watch day or night. We walked around and really enjoyed it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Everything was very nice and interesting at the Rynek Glowny, but like in the other popular attractions there was plenty of tourists!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

along with the historic city center, this forms the core of Krakow, and not to be missed. Spend half a day here roaming around and popping in and out of the many pubs around here. Some hidden gems here!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The medieval main square in Krakow is simply amazing. Surrounded by restaurant umbrellas, which are rendered unobtrusive simply by the sheer scale of the square, there are two churches, a bell tower and the long central Cloth Hall which houses a tourist market downstairs and the lovely gallery of Polish art upstairs. Unmissable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Hive of activity througout the day and evening,not to be missed. Plenty of great shops and restaurants,the horse drawn carriages are a delight to see.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful buildings surround this marketplace and there is much to see and do, so unfortunately, it is a magnet for tourists and it can be crowded and noisy. Recommend going there either early morning or after dark when the crowds have thinned out. Another option is going to Krakow in early spring or late fall, after crowds have gone home,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

If you want a beautiful square full of people, stalls, bars, restaurants offering food from all around the world and so much more then Rynek Glowny is the place to be. Make time to sit back and relax and watch the world go by.

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