Rynek Główny
Plaza and Historic and Protected Site
Stare Miasto, Kraków
"wow it's my favourite square in europe so far, and I visited a lot!"(5 Tips)
"Beautiful square with wonderful architecture"(4 Tips)
"The biggest and well saved Medieval plaza in Europe!"(3 Tips)
"Just walk into museum in Sukiennice"(3 Tips)
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- The biggest and well saved Medieval plaza in Europe! Lonely Planet's no.1 choice: the most beautiful European city market! Wonderful atmosphere - summer and evenings. Always fulfilled with tourists.Upvote29DownvoteUpvoted Jan 6
- Michał OlszowskiMarch 5, 2013There is a quite cheap and a bit "hidden" coffee bar with beautiful view on the main market. Just walk into museum in Sukiennice (building in the center of market) and go upstairs on the second floor.
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The first UNESCO World Heritage List from 1978 year had only 12 the most valuable objects from around the world. One of them was Krakow - the Old City, the Royal Wawel Castle and jewish Kazimierz.Upvote57Downvote
Davin ChuaSeptember 12, 2015The biggest medieval plaza in Europe, you can spend the whole day here understanding the history of Kraków!
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Annet SagalSeptember 22, 2015It has an amazing and charming atmosphere and architecture here is the best! You should visit Cafe on the second floor of Sukennice it has a normal prices in comparison with other restaurants on RynekUpvote3Downvote
Ана ЛековићFebruary 12, 2017A must-to is visit to museums, both the underground one to inform about history (~1,5h) and the one at first floor of Sukiennice (image) where you can educate about polish art in 4 time periods (~1h).
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Sébastien JHLNJanuary 3, 2018Splendid place where you can feel the Mitteleuropa atmosphere. Europe's biggest medieval place. Do not miss the basilica. It's a jewel!Upvote1Downvote
MuratJune 6, 2024Very big square with many tourist attractions and restaurants mainly. Perfect for people watching. You will notice many tourist or student groups walking around. Crowded, watch out pickpockets.UpvoteDownvote- Ана ЛековићFebruary 12, 2017Across the square are lot of handcrafted goods on display. But my favorite thing to buy for yourself or to gift is 🌹 from blacksmith. Best 🎁 ever ⬇️
UpvoteDownvote - Matt ESeptember 10, 2012The entire medieval old town of Krakow is a UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Rynek Główny is one of it's most important sites being the largest medieval town square of any European city.Upvote5Downvote
- Alina Maatjes-SiletskayaSeptember 1, 2017Beautiful square with wonderful architecture and slightly moorish feel.
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Grazyna OSeptember 12, 2014Many restaurants. Good for lunch, dinner, beer, glass of wine...:-) Do not give the impression of being a tourist, you will be surrounded by "guides"... Friendly atmosphere, relaxed and calm.UpvoteDownvote
Masha KrupskayaSeptember 21, 2015Home of many events and local fairs (jarmark): apples, honey, crafts, food truck festivals and lots more. All roads lead here!Upvote1Downvote
Taylor KikerAugust 31, 2015Fun place to people watch. Stroll through the vendor stands in the center of the square and get yourself some tasty treats.Upvote1Downvote
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 1, 2014All roads in Krakow lead to the Rynek Glowny, the largest medieval square in Europe. Order a drink in any of the cafes and admire the stunning buildings in every direction. Read moreUpvote1Downvote- Elona ShatriOctober 10, 2016The architecture is awesome, must bee seen in the night and in the day. Finding cheap hostels is possible as well.
UpvoteDownvote - Aurélien MagnanFebruary 23, 2016Main place of this city full of charm. Many shops, touristic gifts and bars to enjoy a drink with the viewUpvote1Downvote
Marta TurskaNovember 9, 2014Sukiennice and the church are your must-see! Nice coffeeshops, pubs and clubs. Perfect for a meeting with a friend and as well for a partyUpvoteDownvote
Stefan LazovićJanuary 1, 2024Vast square, largest market square in Europe, with many architectural and cultural landmarks.UpvoteDownvote
One of the largest market squares on the planet. A must visit during the Christmas market, the Easter market, and the pierogi festival.UpvoteDownvote
Michael B.March 27, 2018A fantastic plaza. Really impressive. Very cheap local food at the market outside.
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Brian AdlerFebruary 12, 2013what I know this is the largest marketplace of middle Europe. Beautiful place and don't mis the honderds of pubs and restaurants that are hidden in beautiful cellarsUpvote4Downvote- Edward MansonNovember 4, 2018The largest square in Europe and the bustling centre of Krakow. A great place to chill and explore.UpvoteDownvote
Kaitlyn ReedJuly 15, 2019This is Krakow's main square. It was built in the 1200s and was named the world's most beautiful square by Lonely Planet.
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Majed AlashariJune 26, 2018Nice square with beautiful views around. One of the must see places in Kraków.UpvoteDownvote
Two weeks up to Easter sees a traditional Polish market. Food and gifts for sale from wooden huts.
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MartinSeptember 13, 2016Wow, sooo many cafes there from which you can see the square and marvelous architecture, and passing people.UpvoteDownvote
Dimitris KotsiosApril 29, 2016One of the biggest square in Europe! Don't forget to relax by drinking a coffee there!UpvoteDownvote
Justyna PrzeorskaJuly 16, 2014Beautiful place with a lot to see. Would highly recommend it as it is one of the most popular visited tourist attractions.Upvote3Downvote
Beautiful place. I like the fact that there are as many locals there as tourists - doesn't feel like an empty attraction for foreigners.UpvoteDownvote
Irina ShashorinaJanuary 7, 2012Nice Christmas market! Try grzianec - like gluhwein ;) definitely try polish grilled cheese and buy krówka of different tastes ( the best - adwokat) @ marketUpvote4Downvote
Oliver JakubíkMarch 27, 2016If you find the little shop with grilled cheese, don't wait any longer and buy and eat and buy and eat and... Fantasy.UpvoteDownvote
Greta DalyaprakMarch 31, 2016Very beautiful square that you need to sit for a while and enjoy views and atmosphere!!UpvoteDownvote
Aykut C.April 16, 2015One of the best in Europe, try to go for each pub, restaurant, cafe near this magical place.Upvote1Downvote
Miško VlčekDecember 29, 2017Great square, nice architecture and a lot of super places to eat. Must see.UpvoteDownvote
Eliana GomezNovember 4, 2013The Rynek Underground museum is free of charge on Mondays, but don't forget to make a reservation in advanceUpvote1Downvote
NUCRO BLACKNovember 11, 2012main square.gathering point,.try the restaurants around and the clubs frantic,prozak,cien.eat zapiakanka;)UpvoteDownvote
The biggest plaza in Europe! I'm living here for three months and I'm in love with the city!Upvote3Downvote
European ParliamentFebruary 26, 2013The queues for autographs circled halfway across the square during the infamous Poet's Meeting events, a central part of the city's programme as EU Capital of Culture in 2000.Upvote3Downvote
Michal SkiDecember 28, 2013Check Wesele for good polish food with reasonable prices. Dont miss the underground museum and the heynal.Upvote2Downvote
HanaSeptember 28, 2016wow it's my favourite square in europe so far, and I visited a lot!UpvoteDownvote
- Anton KlinkOctober 27, 2015The heart of the old town, this is expectedly touristy but still worth a visit.UpvoteDownvote
- massimiliano miranteJanuary 1, 2016It is large and in Christmas time you can enjoy eating tipical polish food.UpvoteDownvote
Most popular plaza in Krakow. Full of activity.
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