Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
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7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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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.
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- Tony HWindermere, United Kingdom79 contributionsCinderella carriages and restaurants galoreRynek Glowny is the central square in Old Krakow and is a fascinating place to visit. Restaurants and shops are plentiful and the Cloth Hall in the centre of the square is a 'must do' - Another nice feature is the underground museum. Entry is by timed ticket only; these can be obtained from the tourist information office in the middle* of the Cloth Hall (*it's on the outside on the face furthest from the big church - St Mary's Basilica). The tickets are free too, which is a bonus. You can also look for and listen to the bugle call from the largest tower of the basilica, just after the hour has been struck on the church bells. The bugler can be seen in one of the windows at the very top of the tower. He uses the windows on the angle, rather than the face, of the tower, and always gives a wave to the people on the square. From 09:00 to about 23:00 the top of the square is thronged with horse drawn landaus, or Cinderella coaches if you prefer a more romantic description. Rynek Glowny is an unavoidable 'must see' - you'll enjoy it too.Visited March 2020Written March 10, 2020
- cleorocasLargs, United Kingdom7 contributionsGreat people watching squareBeautiful historic Square, with lots of see and do. The highlight seems to be the trumpeters who appear on the hour at each of the compass points at the top of St Mary's Tower. You have the Cloth Market, interesting and nice to browse. The Horse carriage rides move off from here, haggle as they do bring down their prices as there are so many. Flowers sellers have beautiful displays on sale, shame I couldn't take one home. Lots of nice places to eat and not over priced at all. You can spend hours here.Visited March 2020Written July 14, 2020
- Lukic MBelgrade, Serbia17 contributionsWonderful KrakowWhen I was younger thinking about Eastern Europe was impossible. Everything related to the "eastern block" made me think about those dark ages of Stalin's Russia. Past few years I traveled to Moscow, St. Petersburg.....and now Krakow. These visits made me change my mind completely. I found out that east Europe countries are more friendly and cosier than western. Also, people are warm. Krakow was my destination in December 2019. I was there for business for 6 days but managed to find some free time to explore the city in the late afternoon and night. It's a modern city with old town in center and fortress that rises in the core of it. Whole city is pretty flat so this old fortress allow you to se panorama of the city. Besides that there's old cathedral with relics od Pope John Paul II and his bist in front of it. Lots of nice and cozy restaurants and pubs with cheap drinks and local food allows you to enjoy it even more. As for the public transport, you can use trams, busses or Uber. I didn't have time to visit Aushwits and salt mine Wieliczka (wintwe working hours are shorter and I didn't have time to get there)so I'll definitely have to come back.Visited December 2019Traveled on businessWritten January 19, 2020
- Tigerqueen01London, United Kingdom48 contributionsNice Square very busy and restaurants with inflated pricesVisit the underground city below the market, great history there from the past recreated. Go early though it gets very busy. All the restaurants and shops obviously charge inflated tourist prices so beware a beer costs twice as much as a restaurant outside the area. Beware also of the CC scam where they charge you in the card currency with a markup and a poor exchange rate, it all adds up and could have cost us over £70 during the week we were there.Visited February 2020Written February 25, 2020
- TeeGee62409 contributionsAwesome on WeekendsAlways bustling with people both day and night, a great meeting place. The Rynek is a large square surrounded by colorful old architecture, churches, towers, and buildings of which are restaurants,cafes and bars. Always bustling with people both day and night, great meeting place. In the square you will see a bronze monument of "Adam Mickiewicz" (poet, writer, dramatist), another unique bronze sculpture is "Eros Bendato" a giant face mask. There are beautifully decorated horse and carriages all along the square , which are available for a ride through Krakow's streets. This is the place to be on the weekends, as the square becomes an awesome giant market with an assortment of food kiosks, beer huts, flowers souvenirs and entertainment. Great place to sample local food and beer, meet locals and tourists, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Visited May 2019Written February 21, 2020
- Rachel GLeicester, United Kingdom33 contributionsBrilliant centre of cultureThe square itself is in the middle of everything you could want to see in krakow. I recommend downloading the HIVE app to experience it on electric scooters for an amazing experience. The centre has a range of bars and restaurants, all of which is priced very reasonably compared to its European cohtner parts. If you can go into the market in the centre of the square for souvenirs and unique giftsVisited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 29, 2020
- James19941Bargoed, United Kingdom133 contributionsFocal point of krakowLargest Medieval square in Europe and you can see why. Beautiful St Mary's Church, Cloth Hall (with souvenir stalls) and the Town Hall Tower dominate the square. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the area. They are inevitably more expensive on the square, but we found one called Vis a Vis which was very small but reasonably priced for drinks. I recommend Krakow free walking tours for a comprehensive and detailed tour of the square and Old Town of Krakow.Visited February 2020Written February 23, 2020
- bavbino1989Kent, United Kingdom53 contributionsCouples visitI visited here with my partner for a short break as we are very interested in the history, Auschwitz etc. I also proposed in this beautiful city so will always be a place to remember. The restaurants in the main square are beautiful, reasonably priced and great food, the bugler that sounds every hour due to a historical event hundreds of years ago is great to keep the history alive. The horse drawn carriages are great but a little over priced but great to venture around the city. Would return hereVisited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten January 10, 2020
- 797dennispMontrose, United Kingdom30,230 contributionsGreat place to sit people watchingPlenty to do around the Square as there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars and therefore a lot of choice of great food and drinks. Loved to watch the carriages with their beautiful horses clippity clopping past ! There was a cycle race while we were there on our second day but the rain spoiled that a bit unlike the day before when the weather was warm and dry. The Cloth Hall is a large indoor market with many traditional crafts for sale and loads of wonderful Polish meats and delicacies.Visited August 2019Written March 29, 2020
- William G L CorlettLiverpool, United Kingdom190 contributionsAmbienceKrakow is a stunning city with one of the largest if not the largest medieval squares in Europe. The centrepiece of the city, buzzing day and night with a fantastic atmosphere often complemented by live performers. Nice eateries and colorful style buildings line the square. Enjoy the ambienceVisited August 2019Written April 4, 2020
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Tony H
Windermere, UK79 contributions
Mar 2020
Rynek Glowny is the central square in Old Krakow and is a fascinating place to visit. Restaurants and shops are plentiful and the Cloth Hall in the centre of the square is a 'must do' - Another nice feature is the underground museum. Entry is by timed ticket only; these can be obtained from the tourist information office in the middle* of the Cloth Hall (*it's on the outside on the face furthest from the big church - St Mary's Basilica). The tickets are free too, which is a bonus.
You can also look for and listen to the bugle call from the largest tower of the basilica, just after the hour has been struck on the church bells. The bugler can be seen in one of the windows at the very top of the tower. He uses the windows on the angle, rather than the face, of the tower, and always gives a wave to the people on the square.
From 09:00 to about 23:00 the top of the square is thronged with horse drawn landaus, or Cinderella coaches if you prefer a more romantic description.
Rynek Glowny is an unavoidable 'must see' - you'll enjoy it too.
You can also look for and listen to the bugle call from the largest tower of the basilica, just after the hour has been struck on the church bells. The bugler can be seen in one of the windows at the very top of the tower. He uses the windows on the angle, rather than the face, of the tower, and always gives a wave to the people on the square.
From 09:00 to about 23:00 the top of the square is thronged with horse drawn landaus, or Cinderella coaches if you prefer a more romantic description.
Rynek Glowny is an unavoidable 'must see' - you'll enjoy it too.
Written March 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
cleorocas
Largs, UK7 contributions
Mar 2020
Beautiful historic Square, with lots of see and do. The highlight seems to be the trumpeters who appear on the hour at each of the compass points at the top of St Mary's Tower. You have the Cloth Market, interesting and nice to browse. The Horse carriage rides move off from here, haggle as they do bring down their prices as there are so many. Flowers sellers have beautiful displays on sale, shame I couldn't take one home. Lots of nice places to eat and not over priced at all. You can spend hours here.
Written July 14, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lukic M
Belgrade, Serbia17 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
When I was younger thinking about Eastern Europe was impossible. Everything related to the "eastern block" made me think about those dark ages of Stalin's Russia.
Past few years I traveled to Moscow, St. Petersburg.....and now Krakow. These visits made me change my mind completely.
I found out that east Europe countries are more friendly and cosier than western. Also, people are warm.
Krakow was my destination in December 2019. I was there for business for 6 days but managed to find some free time to explore the city in the late afternoon and night.
It's a modern city with old town in center and fortress that rises in the core of it. Whole city is pretty flat so this old fortress allow you to se panorama of the city. Besides that there's old cathedral with relics od Pope John Paul II and his bist in front of it.
Lots of nice and cozy restaurants and pubs with cheap drinks and local food allows you to enjoy it even more.
As for the public transport, you can use trams, busses or Uber.
I didn't have time to visit Aushwits and salt mine Wieliczka (wintwe working hours are shorter and I didn't have time to get there)so I'll definitely have to come back.
Past few years I traveled to Moscow, St. Petersburg.....and now Krakow. These visits made me change my mind completely.
I found out that east Europe countries are more friendly and cosier than western. Also, people are warm.
Krakow was my destination in December 2019. I was there for business for 6 days but managed to find some free time to explore the city in the late afternoon and night.
It's a modern city with old town in center and fortress that rises in the core of it. Whole city is pretty flat so this old fortress allow you to se panorama of the city. Besides that there's old cathedral with relics od Pope John Paul II and his bist in front of it.
Lots of nice and cozy restaurants and pubs with cheap drinks and local food allows you to enjoy it even more.
As for the public transport, you can use trams, busses or Uber.
I didn't have time to visit Aushwits and salt mine Wieliczka (wintwe working hours are shorter and I didn't have time to get there)so I'll definitely have to come back.
Written January 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tigerqueen01
London, UK48 contributions
Feb 2020
Visit the underground city below the market, great history there from the past recreated. Go early though it gets very busy.
All the restaurants and shops obviously charge inflated tourist prices so beware a beer costs twice as much as a restaurant outside the area. Beware also of the CC scam where they charge you in the card currency with a markup and a poor exchange rate, it all adds up and could have cost us over £70 during the week we were there.
All the restaurants and shops obviously charge inflated tourist prices so beware a beer costs twice as much as a restaurant outside the area. Beware also of the CC scam where they charge you in the card currency with a markup and a poor exchange rate, it all adds up and could have cost us over £70 during the week we were there.
Written February 25, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TeeGee62
Winnipeg, Manitoba409 contributions
May 2019
Always bustling with people both day and night, a great meeting place.
The Rynek is a large square surrounded by colorful old architecture, churches, towers, and buildings of which are restaurants,cafes and bars.
Always bustling with people both day and night, great meeting place.
In the square you will see a bronze monument of "Adam Mickiewicz" (poet, writer, dramatist), another unique bronze sculpture is "Eros Bendato" a giant face mask.
There are beautifully decorated horse and carriages all along the square , which are available for a ride through Krakow's streets.
This is the place to be on the weekends, as the square becomes an awesome giant market with an assortment of food kiosks, beer huts, flowers souvenirs and entertainment. Great place to sample local food and beer, meet locals and tourists, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The Rynek is a large square surrounded by colorful old architecture, churches, towers, and buildings of which are restaurants,cafes and bars.
Always bustling with people both day and night, great meeting place.
In the square you will see a bronze monument of "Adam Mickiewicz" (poet, writer, dramatist), another unique bronze sculpture is "Eros Bendato" a giant face mask.
There are beautifully decorated horse and carriages all along the square , which are available for a ride through Krakow's streets.
This is the place to be on the weekends, as the square becomes an awesome giant market with an assortment of food kiosks, beer huts, flowers souvenirs and entertainment. Great place to sample local food and beer, meet locals and tourists, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Written February 21, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rachel G
Leicester, UK33 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The square itself is in the middle of everything you could want to see in krakow. I recommend downloading the HIVE app to experience it on electric scooters for an amazing experience. The centre has a range of bars and restaurants, all of which is priced very reasonably compared to its European cohtner parts. If you can go into the market in the centre of the square for souvenirs and unique gifts
Written February 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
James19941
Bargoed, UK133 contributions
Feb 2020
Largest Medieval square in Europe and you can see why.
Beautiful St Mary's Church, Cloth Hall (with souvenir stalls) and the Town Hall Tower dominate the square. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the area. They are inevitably more expensive on the square, but we found one called Vis a Vis which was very small but reasonably priced for drinks.
I recommend Krakow free walking tours for a comprehensive and detailed tour of the square and Old Town of Krakow.
Beautiful St Mary's Church, Cloth Hall (with souvenir stalls) and the Town Hall Tower dominate the square. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the area. They are inevitably more expensive on the square, but we found one called Vis a Vis which was very small but reasonably priced for drinks.
I recommend Krakow free walking tours for a comprehensive and detailed tour of the square and Old Town of Krakow.
Written February 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bavbino1989
Kent, UK53 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I visited here with my partner for a short break as we are very interested in the history, Auschwitz etc.
I also proposed in this beautiful city so will always be a place to remember. The restaurants in the main square are beautiful, reasonably priced and great food, the bugler that sounds every hour due to a historical event hundreds of years ago is great to keep the history alive. The horse drawn carriages are great but a little over priced but great to venture around the city.
Would return here
I also proposed in this beautiful city so will always be a place to remember. The restaurants in the main square are beautiful, reasonably priced and great food, the bugler that sounds every hour due to a historical event hundreds of years ago is great to keep the history alive. The horse drawn carriages are great but a little over priced but great to venture around the city.
Would return here
Written January 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
797dennisp
Montrose, UK30,230 contributions
Aug 2019
Plenty to do around the Square as there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars and therefore a lot of choice of great food and drinks. Loved to watch the carriages with their beautiful horses clippity clopping past ! There was a cycle race while we were there on our second day but the rain spoiled that a bit unlike the day before when the weather was warm and dry.
The Cloth Hall is a large indoor market with many traditional crafts for sale and loads of wonderful Polish meats and delicacies.
The Cloth Hall is a large indoor market with many traditional crafts for sale and loads of wonderful Polish meats and delicacies.
Written March 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
William G L Corlett
Liverpool, UK190 contributions
Aug 2019
Krakow is a stunning city with one of the largest if not the largest medieval squares in Europe. The centrepiece of the city, buzzing day and night with a fantastic atmosphere often complemented by live performers.
Nice eateries and colorful style buildings line the square.
Enjoy the ambience
Nice eateries and colorful style buildings line the square.
Enjoy the ambience
Written April 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JoanneD1978
Rotherham, UK92 contributions
Are the Christmas markets still happen with coronavirus? If so what dates are they starting from?
Michael J P
Dublin, Ireland7 contributions
Hi, from what I understand yes the Christmas market will be open from November 27th I'm not sure until when but I have herd December 26th been mentioned I hope this is of some help.
Luluhoop
Surrey, UK21 contributions
Can any one tell me what days the Christmas market runs? I can’t find it anywhere, only a start and end date.
Thanks
Raimonds R
Riga, Latvia545 contributions
It started to run at 10 december and run still that time. Don`t know how long it will run after New year celebration.
joanne p
London, UK7 contributions
Can someone tell me how you get tickets for the trams and how much they are .. also is there a day pass of some sort??
Thanks
Jo
Jdtulip@hotmail.co.uk
Carlisle, UK7 contributions
Hi we went in June and going back early December 2019. We found it. Mainly. Flat. And could get around no problem
Taxis are. Reasonable,along with. Golf. Cart taxis who were very helpful and informative.
TRAMS. are frequent and cheap ,you can purchase tickets that are 1,. 3,. 5 day on line. But unless. You are using them. ALL. DAY. ITS. CHEAPER TO PAY PER. JOURNEY. ONLY. A FEW. ZOLOTYS. OR ASK AT YOUR HOTEL RECEPTION. HOPE THIS. HELPS,. ALL. THE. BEST. SAFE. TRAVELLING
David B
North Yorkshire, UK31 contributions
Has any one how much the cost is of a taxi from airport to Krakow's main square is ?
Sootydee
Rochdale, UK35 contributions
There really is no need to take a taxi. The train station is in the airport and it's so easy and cheap, about £2. Train is signposted well. We had never been to Krakow before but honestly is really easy.
Hope you have an amazing time, we loved it.
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