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Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)

Center of Old Town, Krakow, Poland
As featured in 3 days in Krakow
Ranked #1 of 69 attractions in Krakow
5.0 of 5 stars 693 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
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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Blyth, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

plenty of places to eat and drink something for everyone ,theres always something going on More

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Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

A square like this must of course be a bit touristee, but inspite of that its a great place to be. I has a great number of restaurant of different levels and different kinds. Anything from snackbars, pubs to serious restaurants. We had very nice weather in the beginning of may (25 -30 celcius) so we didn't see too much... More

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India
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Ths square is home to most of the important attractions in Krakow. Vibrant and full of life, it is lined with several restaurants and bars on all four sides, making it an ideal spot for at least a couple meals / drinks during your stay. More

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Spring, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The square is large and is in a very beautiful surrounding. The cafes and restaurants surrounding the square are a great place to sit and people watch. As far as the vendors, it seems it's full of just touristy items that you can find elsewhere for cheaper. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Beautiful in summer clothing hall is great full of mostly leathers and jewerally and lots of bars around the square hard rock cafe Was very busy day and night did the horse and carridge cost 100 zl If you get the chance do it but asked the price first. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The biggest town square in europe!! There is a quaint in door arcade that runs through the middle of the square. The obligatory tourist cafe and bars. It is an awe inspiring site and will no doubt be the one spot you keep returning to. More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Pedestrianised and multi cultural. Food is not expensive and a great place to spend a day. More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The square is lovely and the cloth hall market is fantastic. Make sure to climb the bell tower of the church in the square for a fantastic view and if you are there on the house, you can watch the trumpeter play out the windows of the bell tower. More

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Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Sit and watch the world go by. The cafes and restaurants didn't care if you sat for hours. The horse drawn carriages are so pretty. There was always something interesting going on. More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The Market Square is full of the most beautiful old buildings. There's a real cosmopolitan feel, its always buzzing with people sitting around the square at cafes and restaurants, street traders selling traditional Polish street food and young people out shopping (there are 9 universities in Krakow so it has a very young feel). Every day and night for the... More

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