Market Square in Biecz

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Market Square in Biecz, Medieval market square in Biecz, Poland.

The market square features preserved architectural elements from the 15th century, including stone buildings and traditional merchant houses around its perimeter.

During the 14th century, King Casimir III the Great established this square as a center for regional trade, installing weighing scales and textile mills.

The square serves as the central location for municipal ceremonies, festivals, and traditional gatherings that connect current residents with centuries of local customs.

Visitors can access the market square through multiple pedestrian walkways, with dedicated parking spaces available near the Corpus Christi Church.

The square contains the House of Tortures, a medieval structure that functioned as both a prison and an execution site for the surrounding region.

Location: Biecz

Inception: 15 century

Address: Rynek 2

GPS coordinates: 49.73010,21.24920

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:12

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