Sukiennice
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In today’s Sukiennice, stretching to Main Market Square in Cracow, tourists will find an extraordinary mixture of history and modernity. The stalls are full of various treasures: from traditional jewelry to unique souvenirs and handicrafts that evoke the spirit of the old times of trade and crafts.
On the first floor of the Sukiennice, there is the Gallery of Polish Painting and Sculpture of the 19th century, which is a branch of the National Museum. The works of art exhibited here offer a unique insight into the culture and art of past centuries, attracting history and art lovers.
It is impossible to miss the famous Noworolski café, which hosted many famous artists and intellectuals, becoming an integral part of Cracow’s cultural life.
Additionally, the Sukiennice serves as an entrance to fascinating places Podziemi Rynku Głównego, opened in 2010 as a branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Cracow. Visitors can discover the secrets of centuries-old underground trade routes here.
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How to get to Sukiennice
From the Main Railway Station in Cracowto the Sukiennice is relatively close, about 20 minutes on foot. The station is approximately 1.6 km away.
The Sukiennice building is located in the middle of the Main Market Square in Cracow. Here are some parking suggestions near this place:
- Parking Straszewskiego, Floriana Straszewskiego 14, 31-101 Kraków – 600 meters from the Sukiennice. Paid parking, open 24 hours a day.
- Secured parking in the city center – Paid parking at ul. Poselska 7, 31-002 Kraków. It is 450 meters away from the Sukiennice.
If you decide to look for a parking space on the streets near the Cloth Hall, remember that there is a paid parking zone in Krakow.
You can reach the Sukiennice by public transport:
- From the Tunel/Zachód/Galeria Krakowska Main Station there are tram lines 3 and 50. The final stop is Poczta Główna, from where it is about 400 meters to the destination.
The full public transport timetable can be found on the website www.jakdojade.pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sukiennice is a historic building in the center of Krakow, located on the Main Market Square.
The National Museum is located in the Sukiennice. It is one of the largest exhibitions of painting and sculpture in Poland.
Admission to the National Museum costs PLN 7 for a regular ticket and PLN 5 for a reduced ticket.
Yes, there is a toilet in the Sukiennice building, which is also adapted for disabled people.
Yes, the Museum has an elevator that allows you to reach the first floor. Toilets are adapted for disabled people.
Yes, the Sukiennice is one of the most important tourist attractions in Cracow, offering not only the opportunity to buy souvenirs, but also the opportunity to visit valuable artistic collections.
Yes, there are two cafes here:
- on the roof of the Sukiennice A café with a beautiful view of the panorama of Cracow.
- Noworolski cafe