Old Town, Historic city district in Kraków, Poland.
The Old Town features a medieval layout with a central market square spanning 149 hectares, containing numerous Gothic and Renaissance buildings and churches.
The district was established in 1257 following Tatar invasions, incorporating Magdeburg rights for urban development and remaining Poland's political center until 1596.
The Main Market Square houses St. Mary's Basilica and the Renaissance cloth hall Sukiennice, where merchants have conducted trade for many centuries.
Visitors can access tourist information centers throughout the district, which provide maps and guidance for exploring the medieval streets and architectural landmarks.
The district preserves 46 defensive towers and multiple entrance gates from its original fortification system, which extended three kilometers around medieval Kraków.
Location: Kraków
Inception: 1991
Shares border with: Grzegórzki, Prądnik Czerwony, Prądnik Biały, Krowodrza, Zwierzyniec, Dębniki, Podgórze
Website: http://dzielnica1.krakow.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.06660,19.94010
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:50
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