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Main Market Square in Cracow it constitutes the heart of the Old Town and is one of the largest medieval markets in Europe. Founded in 1257 as a regular, square square, it is surrounded by picturesque tenement houses and historic churches. The main attractions of the Main Square include Sukiennice, St. Mary’s Church and the impressive town hall tower. It is not only the historical center of the city, but also a place rich in culture and traditions, where important political and commercial ceremonies have been held for centuries.
The Main Market Square is the pulsating center of Cracow, full of restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and regularly organized cultural events. Visiting the Main Market Square in Cracow with a guide is a unique opportunity to explore its fascinating history and discover extraordinary anecdotes and facts from the city’s past.
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How to get to Main market
The distance between the Main Railway Station and the Main Market Square in Cracow is approximately 1.6 km. The walk will take about 25-30 minutes, depending on your pace. The route leads mainly through the Old Town, which allows you to admire the monuments and atmosphere of the city.
If you want to arrive by car, you can park near the Main Square. Here are the parking suggestions:
- Straszewskiego parking lot, Floriana Straszewskiego 14, 31-101 Kraków – approximately 650 meters from the Market Square, paid parking.
- Secured parking in the city center – located on ul. Poselska 7, paid parking, 500 meters from the Market Square
- Parking Center– paid, ul. Starowiślna 13, 31-038 Kraków. The Main Market Square is 650 meters away.
It is worth remembering that there is a paid parking zone in Cracow, so if you decide to park on the streets near the Main Square, you may have to pay a parking fee.
You can get from the Main Railway Station to the Main Market Square by tram or bus. Tram lines 50 and 79 run on this route.
The full public transport timetable can be found on the website www.jakdojade.pl
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The most popular attractions
Wawel Royal Castle
Energylandia
National Army Museum
Wieliczka salt mine
Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory
Market Square Underground Museum
Polish Aviation Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Main Market Square in Cracow has many attractions and monuments that are worth seeing during your visit. Here are some of the most important places: Sukiennice, St. Mary’s Basilica, Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Town Hall Tower, Market Square Underground.
On the Main Market Square in Cracow there are many restaurants, cafes and bars where you can try both traditional Polish and international dishes. Here are some places worth visiting:
- Hawełka restaurant (Rynek Główny 34)
- Sukiennice restaurant (Rynek Główny 3)
- Szara Gęś restaurant in the kitchen (Rynek Główny 6)
Yes, there are toilets in the Market Square that are also adapted for people with disabilities. One of them is located at the Market Square near the Sukiennice and is open every day from 8.00 a.m. to midnight.