Old town Market Square in Krakow

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Old town Market Square in Krakow

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Old town Market Square in Krakow, Medieval market square in Krakow, Poland.

The central square spans 40,000 square meters, featuring the Renaissance-style Cloth Hall, Saint Mary's Basilica, and the Town Hall Tower.

Established in 1257 under Magdeburg rights, the square functioned as a major European trading center throughout the medieval period.

The square maintains its medieval character with St. Mary's Basilica trumpet call performed every hour from the church tower.

Visitors can explore numerous restaurants, cafes, shops, and the underground museum beneath the Cloth Hall, which displays archaeological findings.

The square contains the world's oldest commercial structure, the Cloth Hall, where merchants continue to sell traditional Polish crafts and amber.

Location: Kraków

Inception: 1257

GPS coordinates: 50.06167,19.93722

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50

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