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Main Square

The Main Market Square a historic square located in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. It is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and with an area of 3.79 ha) it is sometimes called one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe.

Also called Rynek Główny

Main Square
Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0

Walks that pass here

Main Square

Walk

From Wawel Hill to St Florian's Gate: Kraków's Old Town on foot, half a day

A half-day walk from Wawel Castle up through the Old Town to the Main Square, St. Mary's Basilica and St Florian's Gate. It suits first-time visitors who want Kraków's best-known sights in one logical line.

~2 h 15 min in total
~2.0 km, ~25 min walking
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