The very centre of Kraków, and its biggest attraction, is the Main Market Square situated in the Old Town. Cracovians take special pride in it – as it is not only one of the most beautiful sites, meeting point but also the biggest Medieval market square in the world. Its both sides are almost 200 metres long. It was shaped in 1257 when Kraków got its municipal rights. Together with the streets running from the square to the former city walls, it reminded the shape of chess – not exactly, however, as the basis of the city existed even before the Great Royal Charter and some streets and objects (like Saint Mary’s church) were left as they had been located before.

The Main Market Square in Krakow is the biggest Medieval Square in the world. Its both sides are almost 100 meters long. In the middle of it there is a cloth hall situated – former place of trade, representing Renaissance style.

The most magnificent building in the square is the above mentioned church. Its two towers (of not equal height) rise over the old part of the city. The basilica is also thought to be one of the landmarks of Kraków.
In the middle of the square there is the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) situated. The building used to be the commercial establishment for trading in cloth and the main seat of the National Museum. Now it is a place of sale of hand-made goods – especially catering for tourists.
The other buildings situated on the Main Square in Cracow are: St Adalberts church (a place of archeological discoveries), monument of Adam Mickiewicz (called by the Cracovians: Adaś) which is a popular meeting point and the solitary tower – the remnant of the Town Hall which was demolished in 19th century.
Almost every building in Kraków has its own, long and interesting history and hides treasures of the past. Many of them were transferred into restaurants and pubs – giving you a wide offer to choose from.
The Main Square is also a perfect place to stroll, rest and take a horse-drawn cab. You cannot leave Kraków without seeing it – after all, it is a heart of the Royal City.