Rynek Glowny or Main Market Square in the Old Town Krakow

Rynek Glowny or Old Market Square in the Old Town, Krakow

Krakow's old market square is a good place for tourists to head for. It is lined with tall merchant houses, now converted to restaurants, clubs and pubs which spill out onto the pavement. There is a party atmosphere where tourists enjoy themselves eating, drinking and chatting into the early hours.

The various buildings are beautifully illuminated at night. Take a ride around the old Town on a stylish horse drawn carriage or simply walk. Everywhere in the Old Town is accessible on foot.

The Old Town Krakow

Little of the old walls of the former fortified Old Town of Krakow remain except at the Florian Gate.

Visit the Old Town and its famous market square or Rynek for an experience of handsome buildings, art and culture.

Other places to visit in this part of Poland:

Quality Polish souvenirs to buy in Krakow

high quality souvenirs from krakow Most people buy a souvenir or two when on holiday. Krakow, Poland offers some unique traditionally Polish souvenirs and one or two surprises.

Poland is well known for its amber and silver jewellery and ornaments. Amber is also used to make Tiffany style lamps that infuse your room with a warm glow.

Painting on glass is a very Polish craft and you will come across lots of examples of this. The paint is applied to the reverse side of the glass.

Some of the best paintings of this type that we have seen can be purchased from an arts and crafts shop on the side of the Cloth Hall in the Old Market Square or Rynek Glowny. This shop also sells fabulous painted wooden carvings, they're fairly expensive at around £100 each but are real works of art rather than a knick knack.

Ordinary inexpensive souvenirs can also be purchased in many shops and include painted glass candle holders, small wooden items, angels etc.

One item of clothing produced in Poland never fails to impress and that's hats. Many of these hats hearken back to the 20s and 30s when cloche hats were all the rage, so if you're into stylish hats - Krakow is the place to go and buy one.

fabulous hats in Krakow