Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall)
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Considered the world's oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior many food stalls and small shops, terrace cafes and flower stands that surround the statue of Adam Mickiewicz.
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  • letsdrinkwine
    Cambridge, United Kingdom144 contributions
    Landmark
    It is a really magnificent building, very rich in history, and a true landmark of Krakow. I recommend having a guide to help to understand it's significance, if you're new to Polish history but the place is very interesting either way. Inside there are stalls with (rather overpriced) souvenirs and a bit more interesting crafty things.
    Visited August 2020
    Written November 5, 2020
  • Mark H
    Paphos, Cyprus569 contributions
    Central Attraction
    The Medieval Cloth Hall in the centre of the old Market Square ( Rynek Glowny) can not be avoided and worth a visit although the covered Market stalls do not necessary offer great bargains compared to other local souvenir shops, it remains a convenient option to purchase those keepsakes and souvenirs. Try the bars and restaurants within the Sukiennice for a little bit of outdoor people watching....would recommend!
    Visited December 2019
    Written January 19, 2020
  • Mike C
    Guildford, United Kingdom1,166 contributions
    Market stalls in a very nice setting
    Right in the middle of the main square this is an impressive building. Inside it has two row of market stalls in what feels like a medieval hall. Most of the stalls are souvenirs and crafts. Unless you do a lot of shopping it is going to take about 15 minutes to wander up and down. At one of the far ends there is the entrance to the Rynek Underground Museum which is also well worth seeing.
    Visited August 2020
    Written September 4, 2020
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YIANNIS_RELAX_TRAVEL
Kavala, Greece16 contributions
Aug 2021
A beautiful place full of souvenir shops that you must visit but ....
Be aware that the prices despite the look of a "local market' are higher than in the shops not facing the main square . We found amber jewelry at least 25% cheaper at a shiny jewelry shop in old town, that was located in a small parallel to the main square, street .
Be aware that it could get very crowded and risky for COVID-19
Be aware that the open market, on the square outside of the Cloth hall , despite the 'cheap look", is also very expensive compared to shops located off the beaten path of main street and main square.
Written August 31, 2021
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Tatiana Ponomareva
Krakow, Poland5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
A place where for centuries economical life of the city was on. From 13th century here you could meet people from different parts of Europe and form the East. With silk, amber, gold, glasses... Today there are many cafes, art gallery, uneground museum and for sure souvenirs
Written February 11, 2020
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Joanna M
Kedzierzyn Kozle, Poland23 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
If you want to buy some souvenirs from Kraków, Sukiennice is the best place to go. There are numerous shops with sculptures, jewellery, ethnic clothes, some ceramics and others. There are also cafes and restaurants. From the outside Sukiennice is a building of outstanding beauty with unusual location in the centre of the market square.
Written March 14, 2020
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Urius
Vilnius, Lithuania798 contributions
Oct 2020
It's a very historical structure which sparks the imagination of what came before. I could picture merchants in silly hats hawking their goods in a much less spiffy version of this building. Now, you shall see a much more well organized lineup of souvenir shoveling scam artists and a few honest entrepreneurs as well.
Written December 30, 2020
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Denisa Moricová
Frydek-Mistek, Czech Republic26 contributions
Aug 2021
Beautiful architecture, interesting history, a true landmark of the square. Inside the hall they sell all kinds of souvenirs which is not something I'm interested in buying but the hall looks very nice with painting depicting coats of arms of different Polish cities. I don't think it's necessary to go into the paid section of this building.
Written August 13, 2021
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,727 contributions
Oct 2020
The present-day market hall dates from the 1870s, after the authorities decided to rebuilt the old Renaissance style structure. However, the site has a much longer history. It all started with two rows of stalls during medieval times in the 1200s. The pattern is still visible in what you see today.

Spices, silk and leather as well as salt and cloth were traded here during Krakow's 15th century heyday. Nowadays, (overpriced) souvenirs, handicrafts and jewelry are the main goods for sale. Underground and on the first floor are branches of the city museum.
Written January 21, 2021
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Vierdank
Stockholm, Sweden5,110 contributions
Sep 2022
The building itself is both beautiful and imposing, lying in the middle of the great square - one of Europe's largst squares.
Once used for trade of cloth it is nowadays an arcade of trinkets and frills in an endless row. All selling just about the same tourist stuff.

On second floor there is a museum part and both the ticket office and the entrance to the underground museum (Rynek Underground) is within the building.

You can't miss this house if you're on a walk across the square. So, you can just as well walk in...
Written October 4, 2022
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
Nov 2022
In the middle of Krakow’s “Rynek Glowny” or Main Square, you can find this striking gothic building that dates back to the 14th century.

It was originally a place for textile merchants to sell their goods. Today it is filled with stalls selling souvenirs, jewelry, and anything else for tourists.

You can find also some cafes and restaurants here.
Written November 25, 2022
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Ana G
Sydney, Australia431 contributions
Jul 2019
There are heaps of shops filled with all sort of souvenirs.

There is plenty of amber and national souvenirs. I suggest you go through the whole place before you decide what you want because many of the stores have similar things.

It is right in the middle of the square, you can't miss it. They have free toilets on the end.
Written April 13, 2020
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mrskrun
Larvik, Norway2,839 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Interesting place to visit when you go to the main square- Rynek Glowny. The market hall mainly sell souvenir items, amber is all over this market. Very few of those who visit here end up buying stuff but it’s nice to see. Since it’s a crowded place, just take care of your belongings.
Written January 3, 2020
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