Main Market Square

The Market Square, in Krakow

The Market Square of Krakow is one of the largest medieval squares of Europe, the beating heart of the old town. The Krakow audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this vast magnificent space, surrounded by emblematic monuments.

The great medieval square of the heart of the town

The Market Square, in Polish Rynek Główny, is the heart of the old town of Krakow, listed as world heritage. Laid out in the thirteenth century according to a vast grid plan, it is one of the largest medieval squares of Europe. In its centre stands the majestic Cloth Hall, a former Renaissance covered market. The square is dominated by St Mary's Basilica, famous for its two unequal towers and its sculpted altarpiece, as well as by the tower of the former town hall. Lined with magnificent old residences, palaces, cafés and terraces, lively day and night, the Market Square is the meeting place, the place of markets and events of Krakow. It is an exceptional urban space and the symbol of the town.

What to see

You admire the vast medieval square with a grid plan, with the majestic Cloth Hall in its centre, dominated by St Mary's Basilica with two unequal towers and the tower of the former town hall, lined with old residences and cafés. The Market Square is the symbol of Krakow. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Market Square lies in the heart of the old town of Krakow, reachable on foot. It is a vast freely accessible public space; the Cloth Hall, the cafés and the shops have their own hours. It is lively day and night, and hosts markets and events according to the calendar.

What is the Market Square of Krakow?

One of the largest medieval squares of Europe, laid out in the thirteenth century in the heart of the old town, with the Cloth Hall in its centre, dominated by St Mary's Basilica and the tower of the former town hall.

Where is the Market Square of Krakow?

In the heart of the old town of Krakow, in Poland.