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Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny)

Center of Old Town, Krakow, Poland
As featured in 3 days in Krakow
Ranked #1 of 71 attractions in Krakow
5.0 of 5 stars 701 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Owner description: 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... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Almost looked unreal like a set from Universal Studios, beautiful architecture.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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The Main Market Square in Old Town dates back to 13th century & it's the largest medieval town square in Europe - 40,000m2. ''Rynek Główny'' is surrounded by historical townhouses, palaces and churches. In the center of the square is the Sukiennice (the Cloth Hall or Drapers' Hall), rebuilt in 1555 in the Renaissance style, on one side of the... More

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Singapore
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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this is one of the main tourist attractions as it is a beautiful huge square with lots of restaraunts, it is well worth walking through the market, visiting the cathedral, the clock tower and the interactive museum under the cloth hall whilst there

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great place to have a pint of beer and a meal. Very relaxing and interesting area with a lots of pubs and restaurants.

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Harpenden, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great City Square , Good value restuarants - Exchange rate high at moment for £ to Polish zlty . Lots to see and do . Don`t exchange your currncy in sqaure , bad exchange rates.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Plenty to see and the market is charming. We wandered round stopping for a coffee or exploring and really enjoyed our time there. Great place to people watch. Dip down alleys to avoid the tourist prices. Would definitely recommend and plan to return with the wife later in the year.

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Accrington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

There is always something going on and interesting things to see. There are many nice beches to sit on if you just want to "people watch." Lots of Cafes round the square if you want to eat or drink.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

plenty of places to eat and drink something for everyone ,theres always something going on

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Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

A square like this must of course be a bit touristee, but inspite of that its a great place to be. I has a great number of restaurant of different levels and different kinds. Anything from snackbars, pubs to serious restaurants. We had very nice weather in the beginning of may (25 -30 celcius) so we didn't see too much... More

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India
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Ths square is home to most of the important attractions in Krakow. Vibrant and full of life, it is lined with several restaurants and bars on all four sides, making it an ideal spot for at least a couple meals / drinks during your stay.

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